From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Mon Mar 3 16:15:15 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Mon Mar 3 16:15:27 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] (no subject) Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: none today COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER INFO (Ms. Ignaitis): New: AP Exams: I will send you the information if you email me at tignaiti@seq.org. Last day to sign up for the AP Exams is March 14, 2008. Ongoing: *THE SCHOLARSHIP LIST has been updated on the Sequoia High School website http://www.sequoiahs.org/resources/collegeCareerCtr/index.php I will update the list at least once a week. *SAN CARLOS PARENTS The Kiwanis of San Carlos is offering seven scholarships based on leadership and high academic standards (San Carlos seniors must have a minimum 3.4 GPA) Information can be found in the College/Career Center or at www.sancarloskiwanis.org Due April 11th. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - TUESDAY - MARCH 4, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES Student Senate Carrington Hall (beg. of 3rd) ACS & CSF Room 104 Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Room B-5 ECOS/Thoughtful Fuel Room 207 German Club Room 209 Asian American Awareness Club Room 142 Hip Hop Club Dance Studio (3:15-4:15) Robotics Room 141 (3:15-4:30) Tuesday Night Math Tutorial Math Wing (5-8pm) Learning Center Room 206 (7th & 8th) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Tuesday, March 4 Badminton VS Carlmont-3:30-dismiss @ 2:00 VARS Softball VS El Camino-3:45-dismiss @2:15 Wednesday, March 5 VARS Baseball VS Terra Nova-3:15-dismiss@ 2:00 F/S Baseball AT Terra Nova-3:15-dismiss @12:30 Golf-Menlo-Atherton AT Crystal Springs-3:30-dismiss @ 2:00 Thursday, March 6 Golf-Burlingame AT Burlingame CC-3:00-dismiss @ 1:30 Boys Tennis VS S.S.F.-3:30-dismiss @ 2:30 Friday, March 7 VARS Baseball AT Terra Nova-3:15-dismiss @ 1:15 F/S Baseball VS Terra Nova-3:15-dismiss @ 2:00 Saturday, March 8 Track & Field - K-Bell Invite AT Los Gatos HS-9:00AM JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Mayda Molina Mayda is an excellent student who does all her work neatly and correctly. Eager to succeed, she tries her best every day, providing a good role model to her classmates. Congratulations, Mayda! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * MARCH SENTINEL IS NOW ONLINE. The latest issue is available on the Sequoia website. Go to http://www.sequoiahs.org/ and select "Resources," then "Sequoia Sentinel Newsletter." S. Cooper JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Do you have at least a 3.0 GPA and have had to overcome hardships while in high school? Come see Ms. Ignaitis in room 45 for more info. T. Ignaitis DUE TO BUDGETARY AND TIME CONSTRAINTS, The Raven Report will only publish one more newspaper this school year at the beginning of May. Any articles, advertisements, photos, etc. will be due on April 18th. Thank you all for your continued support on completing our school pride this year with the addition of a school newspaper. We will continue to strive to make it the best it can be. Please let me know if you have questions. L. Reibstein MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL will be holding an informational meeting at Carlmont in the MUR this Thursday, March 6th from 7-8 pm for anyone interested in learning more about the program. For more information, see your guidance advisor. K. Smith SENIORS ATTENDING CSM OR SKYLINE: There will be an application workshop at the end of March. Please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis ASAP. T. Ignaitis INTERESTED IN CHABOT COLLEGE? Please come see Ms. Ignaitis in room 45. T. Ignaitis JUNIORS/SENIORS - INTERESTED IN A COLLEGE TOUR OF FOOTHILL OR CANADA? We are trying to set up a field trip. Sign-ups are first come, first serve because there is limited space. Come sign up in room 45. T. Ignaitis A REPRESENTATIVE FROM CA?ADA COLLEGE will be on campus TODAY from 10:30-1:00 in the college and career center. T. Ignaitis SENIORS: There are scholarships coming in daily to the college/career center. Please check the bulletin board and files in room 45 for daily updates. T. Ignaitis SENIORS - We are looking for 4-6 senior volunteers to solicit San Carlos businesses this Saturday, March 8th, from 10:00 - 12:00 for our annual Bingo Night in April. Do you need community services hours? We will head to San Carlos as a group next Saturday morning. If interested, please notify either Ms. Salvatore or Wendy or Katie Enriquez with your name, phone# and email address (wendyenriquez@comcast.net or call 650/364-6750). You will be contacted with further instructions / information before Saturday. Thank you seniors! W.Enriquez *** REMINDERS *** HEY SEQUOIA*Just a reminder that you may not leave the campus during school hours unless you have a "permission to leave" pass from either the attendance office or the health office. If you have an appointment at the Wellness Clinic, you must take proof of your appointment to one of these offices and get a pass to leave. THEN you can go to the Wellness Clinic. If you have any questions, please see your AVP. Thanks. L. Gleaton A REMINDER TO SENIORS......your panoramic picture will be taken at lunch this Thursday, March 6th. Order forms will be available on the day of the picture. Please please plan to come to the football field bleachers on that day to have your picture taken. Do not leave early!!! The picture won't be the same without you. Thanks. L. Reibstein NEED AN APPOINTMENT AT THE WELLNESS CLINIC? Did you know that the new health office has a phone in a SOUND-PROOF ROOM, available to you for just that use? The Wellness Clinic is closed from noon to 1PM. The best way to make an appointment is after school or by using the phone in the health office. Check it out! (Also, you can get your permission to leave campus pass from Ms. Rendon at the same time - SMART!) L. Gleaton SEQUOIA BOOSTER CLUB is having their "Night at the Races" at Bay Meadows on Friday, April 25th at 7 pm (doors will be open at 6 pm). Price is $40.00 per person which will include parking, clubhouse admission, program and dinner. Bay Meadows will be closing after this year, so please help us make it a successful evening by joining us. For tickets see or call Ed Huber ex. 6247. Thank you. E. Huber AP EXAMS: If you want to take an AP Exam, come see Ms. Ignaitis in room 45 for details. Last day to sign up is March 14th. T. Ignaitis ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #R5 will be given Wednesday through Friday (3/5-3/7) at lunch in room 141. J. Kreutzmann/L. Larkin OUR ANNUAL BINGO NIGHT FUNDRAISER is scheduled for Friday, April 18th, and we are actively seeking prize donations. Families who would be interested in donating a prize or service from your business can contact Wendy Enriquez at 650/364-6750 or email at wendyenriquez@comcast.net. Small to large prizes are welcome ($5+ gifts cards, gift items, tickets, services, etc.). Larger prizes will be used for our raffle. This is a good way to advertise your business or your employer's company! The sooner you donate, the sooner we can advertise your business on our flyer! Thank you from the 2008 and 2011 Grad Committees! W. Enriquez 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 Mar 4 15:40:06 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Tue Mar 4 15:40:22 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] (no subject) Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: none today COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER INFO (Ms. Ignaitis): New: *The SAT Prep class has started. There is room if you want to add this week. Contact Ms. Ignaitis for details. Ongoing: *AP Exams: I will send you the information if you email me at tignaiti@seq.org. Last day to sign up for the AP Exams is March 14, 2008. *THE SCHOLARSHIP LIST has been updated on the Sequoia High School website http://www.sequoiahs.org/resources/collegeCareerCtr/index.php I will update the list at least once a week. *SAN CARLOS PARENTS The Kiwanis of San Carlos is offering seven scholarships based on leadership and high academic standards (San Carlos seniors must have a minimum 3.4 GPA) Information can be found in the College/Career Center or at www.sancarloskiwanis.org Due April 11th. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - WEDNESDAY - MARCH 5, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES Sophomore Class Room 126 Junior Class Room 123 Senior Class Room 206 Amnesty International Room 124 Anime Club Room 209 Rock & Metal Club Room 127 Atlantic Pacific Math Contest #R5 Room 141 Learning Center Room 206 (7th & 8th) English Tutorial Room 22 (3:15-5:15) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Wednesday, March 5 VARS Baseball VS Terra Nova-3:15-dismiss@ 2:00 F/S Baseball AT Terra Nova-3:15-dismiss @12:30 Golf-Menlo-Atherton AT Crystal Springs-3:30-dismiss @ 2:00 Thursday, March 6 Golf-Burlingame AT Burlingame CC-3:00-dismiss @ 1:30 Boys Tennis VS S.S.F.-3:30-dismiss @ 2:30 Friday, March 7 VARS Baseball AT Terra Nova-3:15-dismiss @ 1:15 F/S Baseball VS Terra Nova-3:15-dismiss @ 2:00 Saturday, March 8 Track & Field - K-Bell Invite AT Los Gatos HS-9:00AM JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Justin Linderman Justin always goes the extra mile! He doesn?t just do what is required to succeed in school; he is always making that extra effort. Justin is a person who will definitely graduate, and then make the world a better place! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SAT PREP CLASS HAS STARTED. There is room if you want to add this week. See Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis SEQUOIA'S ANNUAL ART DISPLAY AT THE REDWOOD CITY LIBRARY IS ON DISPLAY NOW. The show will be up for the entire month of March. Go check out the beautiful creative creations in the display cabinets of the main foyer at the public library. The bright colors and gorgeous artwork will make you smile. Show your Sequoia spirit by going to find out which one of your friend's art is on display! --VPA Dept. SAN CARLOS SENIORS -The Kiwanis of San Carlos are offering SEVEN scholarships. Please come to the College/Career Center for more information. They are due April 11th! T. Ignaitis NEED HELP IN ENGLISH? Come to English tutorial today from 3:15-5:15 in room 22. Get help from an English teacher with reading, writing, homework, and studying - keep those grades up! K. Halton *** REMINDERS *** MARCH SENTINEL IS NOW ONLINE. The latest issue is available on the Sequoia website. Go to http://www.sequoiahs.org/ and select "Resources," then "Sequoia Sentinel Newsletter." S. Cooper JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Do you have at least a 3.0 GPA and have had to overcome hardships while in high school? Come see Ms. Ignaitis in room 45 for more info. T. Ignaitis DUE TO BUDGETARY AND TIME CONSTRAINTS, The Raven Report will only publish one more newspaper this school year at the beginning of May. Any articles, advertisements, photos, etc. will be due on April 18th. Thank you all for your continued support on completing our school pride this year with the addition of a school newspaper. We will continue to strive to make it the best it can be. Please let me know if you have questions. L. Reibstein MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL will be holding an informational meeting at Carlmont in the MUR tomorrow - Thursday, March 6th from 7-8 pm for anyone interested in learning more about the program. For more information, see your guidance advisor. K. Smith SENIORS ATTENDING CSM OR SKYLINE: There will be an application workshop at the end of March. Please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis ASAP. T. Ignaitis INTERESTED IN CHABOT COLLEGE? Please come see Ms. Ignaitis in room 45. T. Ignaitis JUNIORS/SENIORS - INTERESTED IN A COLLEGE TOUR OF FOOTHILL OR CANADA? We are trying to set up a field trip. Sign-ups are first come, first serve because there is limited space. Come sign up in room 45. T. Ignaitis SENIORS - We are looking for 4-6 senior volunteers to solicit San Carlos businesses this Saturday, March 8th, from 10:00 - 12:00 for our annual Bingo Night in April. Do you need community services hours? We will head to San Carlos as a group next Saturday morning. If interested, please notify either Ms. Salvatore or Wendy or Katie Enriquez with your name, phone# and email address (wendyenriquez@comcast.net or call 650/364-6750). You will be contacted with further instructions / information before Saturday. Thank you seniors! W.Enriquez A REMINDER TO SENIORS......your panoramic picture will be taken at lunch tomorrow - Thursday, March 6th. Order forms will be available on the day of the picture. Please please plan to come to the football field bleachers on that day to have your picture taken. Do not leave early!!! The picture won't be the same without you. Thanks. L. Reibstein SEQUOIA BOOSTER CLUB is having their "Night at the Races" at Bay Meadows on Friday, April 25th at 7 pm (doors will be open at 6 pm). Price is $40.00 per person which will include parking, clubhouse admission, program and dinner. Bay Meadows will be closing after this year, so please help us make it a successful evening by joining us. For tickets see or call Ed Huber ex. 6247. Thank you. E. Huber AP EXAMS: If you want to take an AP Exam, come see Ms. Ignaitis in room 45 for details. Last day to sign up is March 14th. T. Ignaitis ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #R5 will be given today through Friday (3/5-3/7) at lunch in room 141. J. Kreutzmann/L. Larkin OUR ANNUAL BINGO NIGHT FUNDRAISER is scheduled for Friday, April 18th, and we are actively seeking prize donations. Families who would be interested in donating a prize or service from your business can contact Wendy Enriquez at 650/364-6750 or email at wendyenriquez@comcast.net. Small to large prizes are welcome ($5+ gifts cards, gift items, tickets, services, etc.). Larger prizes will be used for our raffle. This is a good way to advertise your business or your employer's company! The sooner you donate, the sooner we can advertise your business on our flyer! Thank you from the 2008 and 2011 Grad Committees! W. Enriquez 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 Mar 5 15:56:10 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Wed Mar 5 15:56:47 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] (no subject) Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: none today COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER INFO (Ms. Ignaitis): Ongoing: *The SAT Prep class has started. There is room if you want to add this week. Contact Ms. Ignaitis for details. *AP Exams: I will send you the information if you email me at tignaiti@seq.org. Last day to sign up for the AP Exams is March 14, 2008. *THE SCHOLARSHIP LIST has been updated on the Sequoia High School website http://www.sequoiahs.org/resources/collegeCareerCtr/index.php I will update the list at least once a week. *SAN CARLOS PARENTS The Kiwanis of San Carlos is offering seven scholarships based on leadership and high academic standards (San Carlos seniors must have a minimum 3.4 GPA) Information can be found in the College/Career Center or at www.sancarloskiwanis.org Due April 11th. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - THURSDAY - MARCH 6, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES Key Club Room 130 AGAPPE Room 43 Drama Club Carrington Hall lobby BSU Room 304 Atlantic Pacific Math Contest #R5 Room 141 Mural Club Room 20 (3:30-4:30) Learning Center Room 206 (7th & 8th) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Thursday, March 6 Golf-Burlingame AT Burlingame CC-3:00-dismiss @ 1:30 Boys Tennis VS S.S.F.-3:30-dismiss @ 2:30 Friday, March 7 VARS Baseball AT Terra Nova-3:15-dismiss @ 1:15 F/S Baseball VS Terra Nova-3:15-dismiss @ 2:00 Saturday, March 8 Track & Field - K-Bell Invite AT Los Gatos HS-9:00AM JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Katherine Robles Hey world! Watch out for Katherine! She always makes the effort to excel at everything she does. Katherine always brightens my classroom, and when she graduates from Sequoia she will brighten up the world! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * ATTENTION ALL SPRING ATHLETES!!! There is a Mandatory Meeting for spring athletes and their parents this Monday, March 10th at 5:30pm in the Big Gym. Student athletes must bring their parents to this very important meeting. Thank you. E. Huber HEY BUILD! Will Baby Sport repeat next Wednesday? Showcase 2 is going to be great! E. Kobrick WINTER SPORTS AWARDS NIGHT is Wednesday, March 12th at 7pm in Carrington Hall. All athletes who participated in winter sports should try to attend! Hope to see you there. E. Huber A MESSAGE FROM PEACEFUL INTERVENTION: To all the peer mediators - a reminder that there will be a training tomorrow (Friday) from 3:30-4:30 at the Teen Resource Center. If you can't come, please let Maria know as soon as possible. See you then! M. Mosqueda DON'T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR PURPLE TOMORROW...you may even win a prize if you are spotted by the purple police at lunch time! L. Reibstein FLASHBACK TO THE 80?S RUNWAY SHOW is tomorrow - Friday, March 7th at 7:00pm at Mariel?s Bridal Boutique, 2635 Broadway Street in Redwood City! Bring your past prom dresses to donate & enter to win a dinner for two! Brought to you by WILD 94.9, The Beauty Lounge, Mariel?s Bridal Boutique and Roberto?s Catering Service. Hope to see you there! L. Reibstein/S. Kwong AP EXAMS: If you want to take an AP Exam, go see Ms. Ignaitis in room 45 for details. Last day to sign up is March 14th. T. Ignaitis A REMINDER THAT MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL will be holding an informational meeting at Carlmont in the MUR TONIGHT - Thursday, March 6th from 7-8 pm for anyone interested in learning more about the program. For more information, see your guidance advisor. K. Smith *** REMINDERS *** SEQUOIA'S ANNUAL ART DISPLAY AT THE REDWOOD CITY LIBRARY IS ON DISPLAY NOW. The show will be up for the entire month of March. Go check out the beautiful creative creations in the display cabinets of the main foyer at the public library. The bright colors and gorgeous artwork will make you smile. Show your Sequoia spirit by going to find out which one of your friend's art is on display! --VPA Dept. MARCH SENTINEL IS NOW ONLINE. The latest issue is available on the Sequoia website. Go to http://www.sequoiahs.org/ and select "Resources," then "Sequoia Sentinel Newsletter." S. Cooper JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Do you have at least a 3.0 GPA and have had to overcome hardships while in high school? Come see Ms. Ignaitis in room 45 for more info. T. Ignaitis DUE TO BUDGETARY AND TIME CONSTRAINTS, The Raven Report will only publish one more newspaper this school year at the beginning of May. Any articles, advertisements, photos, etc. will be due on April 18th. Thank you all for your continued support on completing our school pride this year with the addition of a school newspaper. We will continue to strive to make it the best it can be. Please let me know if you have questions. L. Reibstein SENIORS - We are looking for 4-6 senior volunteers to solicit San Carlos businesses this Saturday, March 8th, from 10:00 - 12:00 for our annual Bingo Night in April. Do you need community services hours? We will head to San Carlos as a group next Saturday morning. If interested, please notify either Ms. Salvatore or Wendy or Katie Enriquez with your name, phone# and email address (wendyenriquez@comcast.net or call 650/364-6750). You will be contacted with further instructions / information before Saturday. Thank you seniors! W.Enriquez SEQUOIA BOOSTER CLUB is having their "Night at the Races" at Bay Meadows on Friday, April 25th at 7 pm (doors will be open at 6 pm). Price is $40.00 per person which will include parking, clubhouse admission, program and dinner. Bay Meadows will be closing after this year, so please help us make it a successful evening by joining us. For tickets see or call Ed Huber ex. 6247. Thank you. E. Huber OUR ANNUAL BINGO NIGHT FUNDRAISER is scheduled for Friday, April 18th, and we are actively seeking prize donations. Families who would be interested in donating a prize or service from your business can contact Wendy Enriquez at 650/364-6750 or email at wendyenriquez@comcast.net. Small to large prizes are welcome ($5+ gifts cards, gift items, tickets, services, etc.). Larger prizes will be used for our raffle. This is a good way to advertise your business or your employer's company! The sooner you donate, the sooner we can advertise your business on our flyer! Thank you from the 2008 and 2011 Grad Committees! W. Enriquez 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 Mar 6 16:02:11 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Thu Mar 6 16:02:40 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] (no subject) Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: THIS MONDAY (3/10) is a collaboration day. Please see schedule. Thanks. L. Lehman MONDAY COLLABORATION DAY SCHEDULE - 3/10/08 PERIODS TIMES PERI?DO HORARIO 1 8:00 - 8:30 2 8:35 - 9:05 3 9:10 - 9:40 4 9:45 - 10:20 Lunch 10:20 - 10:55 5 11:00 - 11:30 6 11:35 - 12:05 7 12:10 - 12:40 Collab/Colab 1:00 - 3:15 COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER INFO (Ms. Ignaitis): Ongoing: *The SAT Prep class has started. There is room if you want to add this week. Contact Ms. Ignaitis for details. *AP Exams: I will send you the information if you email me at tignaiti@seq.org. Last day to sign up for the AP Exams is March 14, 2008. *THE SCHOLARSHIP LIST has been updated on the Sequoia High School website http://www.sequoiahs.org/resources/collegeCareerCtr/index.php I will update the list at least once a week. *SAN CARLOS PARENTS The Kiwanis of San Carlos is offering seven scholarships based on leadership and high academic standards (San Carlos seniors must have a minimum 3.4 GPA) Information can be found in the College/Career Center or at www.sancarloskiwanis.org Due April 11th. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - FRIDAY - MARCH 7, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES GSA Room 42 Chess Club Room 142 Atlantic Pacific Math Contest #R5 Room 141 Learning Center Room 206 (7th & 8th) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Friday, March 7 VARS Baseball AT Terra Nova-3:15-dismiss @ 1:15 F/S Baseball VS Terra Nova-3:15-dismiss @ 2:00 Saturday, March 8 Track & Field - K-Bell Invite AT Los Gatos HS-9:00AM JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Wayne Reus Wayne is simply awesome in class. He always gets it right, first time, every time. Don?t let his quiet style fool you; Wayne is definitely a man on the move, so make way for Wayne! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE HEALTH OFFICE IS CLOSED TODAY. If you don't feel well and need to go home, please go to the attendance office. L. Gleaton FYI - There will be no announcements read over the PA system on Tuesday and Wednesday (3/11 & 3/12) due to sophomores taking the CAHSEE. B. Hansen SENIORS! Are you interested in taking a "Gap-Year" off before going to college to travel the US and make documentaries? If interested, please see Ms. Ignaitis TODAY! T. Ignaitis A MESSAGE FROM PEACEFUL INTERVENTION: To all the peer mediators - a reminder that there is a training TODAY (Fri.) from 3:30-4:30 at the Teen Resource Center. If you can't come, please let Maria know as soon as possible. See you this afternoon! M. Mosqueda A REMINDER TO SENIORS - We are looking for 4-6 senior volunteers to solicit San Carlos businesses tomorrow - Saturday, March 8th, from 10:00 - 12:00 for our annual Bingo Night in April. Do you need community services hours? We will head to San Carlos as a group next Saturday morning. If interested, please notify either Ms. Salvatore or Wendy or Katie Enriquez with your name, phone# and email address (wendyenriquez@comcast.net or call 650/364-6750). You will be contacted with further instructions / information before Saturday. Thank you seniors! W. Enriquez FLASHBACK TO THE 80?S RUNWAY SHOW is tonight - Friday, March 7th at 7:00pm at Mariel?s Bridal Boutique, 2635 Broadway Street in Redwood City! Bring your past prom dresses to donate & enter to win a dinner for two! Brought to you by WILD 94.9, The Beauty Lounge, Mariel?s Bridal Boutique and Roberto?s Catering Service. Hope to see you there! L. Reibstein/S. Kwong *** REMINDERS *** ATTENTION ALL SPRING ATHLETES!!! There is a Mandatory Meeting for spring athletes and their parents this Monday, March 10th at 5:30pm in the Big Gym. Student athletes must bring their parents to this very important meeting. Thank you. E. Huber HEY BUILD! Will Baby Sport repeat next Wednesday? Showcase 2 is going to be great! E. Kobrick WINTER SPORTS AWARDS NIGHT is Wednesday, March 12th at 7pm in Carrington Hall. All athletes who participated in winter sports should try to attend! Hope to see you there. E. Huber AP EXAMS: If you want to take an AP Exam, go see Ms. Ignaitis in room 45 for details. Last day to sign up is March 14th. T. Ignaitis SEQUOIA'S ANNUAL ART DISPLAY AT THE REDWOOD CITY LIBRARY IS ON DISPLAY NOW. The show will be up for the entire month of March. Go check out the beautiful creative creations in the display cabinets of the main foyer at the public library. The bright colors and gorgeous artwork will make you smile. Show your Sequoia spirit by going to find out which one of your friend's art is on display! --VPA Dept. MARCH SENTINEL IS NOW ONLINE. The latest issue is available on the Sequoia website. Go to http://www.sequoiahs.org/ and select "Resources," then "Sequoia Sentinel Newsletter." S. Cooper SEQUOIA BOOSTER CLUB is having their "Night at the Races" at Bay Meadows on Friday, April 25th at 7 pm (doors will be open at 6 pm). Price is $40.00 per person which will include parking, clubhouse admission, program and dinner. Bay Meadows will be closing after this year, so please help us make it a successful evening by joining us. For tickets see or call Ed Huber ex. 6247. Thank you. E. Huber OUR ANNUAL BINGO NIGHT FUNDRAISER is scheduled for Friday, April 18th, and we are actively seeking prize donations. Families who would be interested in donating a prize or service from your business can contact Wendy Enriquez at 650/364-6750 or email at wendyenriquez@comcast.net. Small to large prizes are welcome ($5+ gifts cards, gift items, tickets, services, etc.). Larger prizes will be used for our raffle. This is a good way to advertise your business or your employer's company! The sooner you donate, the sooner we can advertise your business on our flyer! Thank you from the 2008 and 2011 Grad Committees! W. Enriquez 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 Mar 7 16:27:40 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Fri Mar 7 16:27:56 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] (no subject) Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: Grad Night 2008 is a Hornblower Cruise on the Bay on the night of June 6th. Tomorrow is your student's chance to be one of the first to purchase their Passport to Grad Night! Tickets are on sale at a discounted rate of $40 in the Quad at lunchtime on Tues. March 11th or Wed. March 12th! Flyers and permission slips will be distributed today (Monday) and will also be available at lunchtime in the Quad and at the Treasurer's Office. Signed permission slips must be turned in when student purchases their Grad Night ticket. If you have questions, contact Noreen Huey at 650.868.4688. Subsidized tickets will be available for $20 to students who qualify. N. Huey TODAY - MONDAY (3/10) is a collaboration day. Please see schedule. Thanks. L. Lehman MONDAY COLLABORATION DAY SCHEDULE - 3/10/08 PERIODS TIMES PERI?DO HORARIO 1 8:00 - 8:30 2 8:35 - 9:05 3 9:10 - 9:40 4 9:45 - 10:20 Lunch 10:20 - 10:55 5 11:00 - 11:30 6 11:35 - 12:05 7 12:10 - 12:40 Collab/Colab 1:00 - 3:15 COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER INFO (Ms. Ignaitis): Ongoing: *The SAT Prep class has started. There is room if you want to add this week. Contact Ms. Ignaitis for details. *AP Exams: I will send you the information if you email me at tignaiti@seq.org. Last day to sign up for the AP Exams is March 14, 2008. *THE SCHOLARSHIP LIST has been updated on the Sequoia High School website http://www.sequoiahs.org/resources/collegeCareerCtr/index.php I will update the list at least once a week. *SAN CARLOS PARENTS The Kiwanis of San Carlos is offering seven scholarships based on leadership and high academic standards (San Carlos seniors must have a minimum 3.4 GPA) Information can be found in the College/Career Center or at www.sancarloskiwanis.org Due April 11th. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - MONDAY - MARCH 10, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES None scheduled Collaboration day (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Monday, March 10 Golf-Menlo @ Menlo CC-3:00 F/S Softball VS SSF-3:15 Tuesday, March 11 Badminton VS Capuchino-3:15-dismiss @ 2:00 VARS Softball AT Gunn-3:30-dismiss @ 1:30 F/S Softball VS Gunn-3:30-dismiss @ 2:15 Boys Tennis AT Capuchino-3:30-dismiss @ 12:30 Wednesday, March 12 VARS Baseball - HMB AT Ca?ada-3:15-dismiss @ 1:15 F/S Baseball VS HMB-3:15-dismiss @ 2:00 Golf-Santa Teresa All Day Tournament @ San Juan Oaks VARS Softball AT SSF-3:15-dismiss @ 1:30 Winter Sports Awards Night-Carrington Hall-7:00pm Thursday, March 13 Badminton VS Jefferson-3:15-dismiss @ 2:00 Golf-Woodside @ Sharon Hts CC-3:00-dismiss @ 1:30 Swimming VS Woodside-3:00-dismiss @ 2:00 Boys Tennis AT Oceana-3:30-dismiss @ 12:30 Track & Field VS Mills, TN, Wood-3:00-dismiss @ 1:30 Friday, March 14 VARS Baseball - HMB AT Ca?ada-3:15-dismiss @ 1:15 Saturday, March 15 F/S Baseball -HMB AT Hillsdale-1:00pm JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Carlos Martinez Carlos has been a star this year in Algebra. He's practically a math Genius. Way to go Carlos! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING SENIORS WHO RECEIVED SEQUOIA AWARDS for their commitment to school and community service: Francesca Arana, Ally Colin, Emily Friedman, Janell Harding, Jack Kastrop, Elain Palacios, and Sierra Predovich. Each received $5000.00 for their service. T. Ignaitis SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR ATHLETES! If you are a senior, have at least a 2.0 GPA and have participated on any of the Sequoia Varsity sports teams for at least 2 years, then you may be eligible for the Judy Carmona Memorial college scholarship from the Sequoia Boosters Club. The simple 2-page application form is available at the College/Career Center in Room 45. The deadline for applications is April 11th. S. Davenport A REMINDER ABOUT AP EXAMS: If you want to take an AP Exam, the last day to sign up is this Friday, March 14th. See Ms. Ignaitis in room 45 if you have questions. T. Ignaitis ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: IF YOU NEED TO LEAVE CAMPUS FOR ANY REASON, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CHECK OUT FROM EITHER THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE OR THE HEALTH AIDE OFFICE. LEAVING CAMPUS WITHOUT A PERMIT TO LEAVE WILL RESULT IN A CUT AND OTHER CONSEQUENCES. NOTE: YOU MAY NOT CLEAR YOUR ATTENDANCE AFTER YOU HAVE LEFT THE CAMPUS! THIS IS A CLOSED CAMPUS!! One more thing*students need to remember to have their parents clear their attendance any time they are absent. THANK YOU! G. Solari A REMINDER that there will be no announcements read over the PA system tomorrow and Wednesday (3/11 & 3/12) due to sophomores taking the CAHSEE. B. Hansen HEY, SENIORS! Tomorrow is your chance to be one of the first to purchase your Passport to Grad Night! Grad Night is a Hornblower Cruise on the Bay on the night of June 6th. Tickets are on sale at a discounted rate of $40 starting tomorrow. So come to the Quad at lunchtime tomorrow, Tues., March 11th or Wed., March 12th to buy a ticket! Flyers and permission slips will be distributed today (Monday) and will also be available at lunchtime in the Quad and at the Treasurer?s Office. A signed permission slip is required before a ticket may be purchased. N. Huey ATTENTION ALL SPRING ATHLETES!!! There is a Mandatory Meeting for spring athletes and their parents TODAY- Monday, March 10th at 5:30pm in the Big Gym. Student athletes must bring their parents to this very important meeting. Thank you. E. Huber INTERESTED IN CHABOT COLLEGE? Please come see Ms. Ignaitis in room 45. T. Ignaitis JUNIORS/SENIORS - INTERESTED IN A COLLEGE TOUR OF FOOTHILL OR CANADA? We are trying to set up a field trip. Sign-ups are first come, first serve because there is limited space. Come sign up in room 45. T. Ignaitis ATTENTION SENIORS! Are you interested in taking a "Gap-Year" off before going to college to travel the US and make documentaries? If interested, please see Ms. Ignaitis TODAY! T. Ignaitis CALIFORNIA MATH LEAGUE CONTEST #R6 will be given this Wednesday through Friday (3/12 -3/14) at lunch in room 103. J. Kreutzmann/L. Larkin 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 NEED HELP IN ENGLISH? The English tutorial is held every Wednesday from 3:15-5:15 in room 22 with access to computers! Get help from an English teacher with reading, writing, homework, and studying - keep those grades up! Hope to see you Wednesday in room 22. K. Haltom *** REMINDERS *** WINTER SPORTS AWARDS NIGHT is this Wednesday, March 12th at 7pm in Carrington Hall. All athletes who participated in winter sports should try to attend! Hope to see you there. E. Huber OUR ANNUAL BINGO NIGHT FUNDRAISER is scheduled for Friday, April 18th, and we are actively seeking prize donations. Families who would be interested in donating a prize or service from your business can contact Wendy Enriquez at 650/364-6750 or email at wendyenriquez@comcast.net. Small to large prizes are welcome ($5+ gifts cards, gift items, tickets, services, etc.). Larger prizes will be used for our raffle. This is a good way to advertise your business or your employer's company! The sooner you donate, the sooner we can advertise your business on our flyer! Thank you from the 2008 and 2011 Grad Committees! W. Enriquez 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 Mar 10 16:08:08 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Mon Mar 10 16:08:33 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] (no subject) Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: Grad Night 2008 is a Hornblower Cruise on the Bay on the night of June 6th. Today is your student's chance to be one of the first to purchase their Passport to Grad Night! Tickets are on sale at a discounted rate of $40 in the Quad at lunchtime today, Tues. March 11th or tomorrow, Wed. March 12th! Flyers and permission slips were distributed yesterday (Monday) and will also be available at lunchtime in the Quad and at the Treasurer's Office. Signed permission slips must be turned in when student purchases their Grad Night ticket. If you have questions, contact Noreen Huey at 650.868.4688. Subsidized tickets will be available for $20 to students who qualify. N. Huey COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER INFO (Ms. Ignaitis): Ongoing: *AP Exams: I will send you the information if you email me at tignaiti@seq.org. Last day to sign up for the AP Exams is March 14, 2008. *THE SCHOLARSHIP LIST has been updated on the Sequoia High School website http://www.sequoiahs.org/resources/collegeCareerCtr/index.php I will update the list at least once a week. *SAN CARLOS PARENTS The Kiwanis of San Carlos is offering seven scholarships based on leadership and high academic standards (San Carlos seniors must have a minimum 3.4 GPA) Information can be found in the College/Career Center or at www.sancarloskiwanis.org Due April 11th. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN * TUESDAY - MARCH 11, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES ACS & CSF Room 104 Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Room B-5 ECOS/Thoughtful Fuel Room 207 German Club Room 209 Hip Hop Club Dance Studio (3:15-4:15) Robotics Room 141 (3:15-40) Tuesday Night Math Tutorial Math Wing (5-8pm) Learning Center Room 206 (7th & 8th ) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Tuesday, March 11 Badminton VS Capuchino-3:15-dismiss @ 2:00 VARS Softball AT Gunn-3:30-dismiss @ 1:30 F/S Softball VS Gunn-3:30-dismiss @ 2:15 Boys Tennis AT Capuchino-3:30-dismiss @ 12:30 Wednesday, March 12 VARS Baseball * HMB AT Ca?ada-3:15-dismiss @ 1:15 Golf-Santa Teresa All Day Tournament @ San Juan Oaks VARS Softball AT SSF-3:15-dismiss @ 1:30 Winter Sports Awards Night-Carrington Hall-7:00pm Thursday, March 13 Badminton VS Jefferson-3:15-dismiss @ 2:00 Golf-Woodside @ Sharon Hts CC-3:00-dismiss @ 1:30 Swimming VS Woodside-3:00-dismiss @ 2:00 Track & Field VS Mills, TN, Wood-3:00-dismiss @ 1:30 Friday, March 14 VARS Baseball * HMB AT Ca?ada-3:15-dismiss @ 1:15 Saturday, March 15 F/S Baseball *HMB AT Hillsdale-1:00pm JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Armando Santos Armando knows how to keep the class light and fun. He's pretty good at math when he wants to be! Keep up the good work Armando. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * ALL GSA MEMBERS please come to room 42, Mr. Eshelman's classroom during lunch today. We will be taking the Yearbook picture. Please arrive at the beginning of lunch. J. Romero SENIORS! Grad Night tickets are on sale in the Quad today at lunch at a discounted rate of $40. Get your PASSPORT to GRAD NIGHT today! Be sure to bring your signed permission slip when you purchase your ticket. N. Huey A REPRESENTATIVE FROM CA?ADA COLLEGE will be on campus TODAY from 10:30-1:00 in the college and career center. T. Ignaitis SENIORS: There are scholarships coming in daily to the college/career center. Please check the bulletin board and files in room 45 for daily updates. T. Ignaitis A REMINDER that there will be no announcements read over the PA system today & tomorrow (3/11 & 3/12) due to sophomores taking the CAHSEE. B. Hansen SENIORS ATTENDING CSM OR SKYLINE: There will be an application workshop at the end of March. Please sign up with Ms Ignaitis ASAP. T. Ignaitis *** REMINDERS *** SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR ATHLETES! If you are a senior, have at least a 2.0 GPA and have participated on any of the Sequoia Varsity sports teams for at least 2 years, then you may be eligible for the Judy Carmona Memorial college scholarship from the Sequoia Boosters Club. The simple 2-page application form is available at the College/Career Center in Room 45. The deadline for applications is April 11th. S. Davenport A REMINDER ABOUT AP EXAMS: If you want to take an AP Exam, the last day to sign up is this Friday, March 14th. See Ms. Ignaitis in room 45 if you have questions. T. Ignaitis INTERESTED IN CHABOT COLLEGE? Please come see Ms. Ignaitis in room 45. T. Ignaitis JUNIORS/SENIORS - INTERESTED IN A COLLEGE TOUR OF FOOTHILL OR CANADA? We are trying to set up a field trip. Sign-ups are first come, first serve because there is limited space. Come sign up in room 45. T. Ignaitis CALIFORNIA MATH LEAGUE CONTEST #R6 will be given tomorrow through Friday (3/12 -3/14) at lunch in room 103. J. Kreutzmann/L. Larkin WINTER SPORTS AWARDS NIGHT is tomorrow - Wednesday, March 12th at 7pm in Carrington Hall. All athletes who participated in winter sports should try to attend! Hope to see you there. E. Huber OUR ANNUAL BINGO NIGHT FUNDRAISER is scheduled for Friday, April 18th, and we are actively seeking prize donations. Families who would be interested in donating a prize or service from your business can contact Wendy Enriquez at 650/364-6750 or email at wendyenriquez@comcast.net. Small to large prizes are welcome ($5+ gifts cards, gift items, tickets, services, etc.). Larger prizes will be used for our raffle. This is a good way to advertise your business or your employer's company! The sooner you donate, the sooner we can advertise your business on our flyer! Thank you from the 2008 and 2011 Grad Committees! W. Enriquez 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 Mar 11 16:04:36 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Tue Mar 11 16:04:48 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] (no subject) Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: Grad Night 2008 is a Hornblower Cruise on the Bay on the night of June 6th. Today is your student's chance to be one of the first to purchase their Passport to Grad Night! Tickets are on sale at a discounted rate of $40 in the Quad at lunchtime today, Wed. March 12th! Flyers and permission slips were distributed yesterday (Monday) and will also be available at lunchtime in the Quad and at the Treasurer's Office. Signed permission slips must be turned in when student purchases their Grad Night ticket. If you have questions, contact Noreen Huey at 650.868.4688. Subsidized tickets will be available for $20 to students who qualify. N. Huey COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER INFO (Ms. Ignaitis): Ongoing: *AP Exams: I will send you the information if you email me at tignaiti@seq.org. Last day to sign up for the AP Exams is March 14, 2008. *THE SCHOLARSHIP LIST has been updated on the Sequoia High School website http://www.sequoiahs.org/resources/collegeCareerCtr/index.php I will update the list at least once a week. *SAN CARLOS PARENTS The Kiwanis of San Carlos is offering seven scholarships based on leadership and high academic standards (San Carlos seniors must have a minimum 3.4 GPA) Information can be found in the College/Career Center or at www.sancarloskiwanis.org Due April 11th. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN * WEDNESDAY - MARCH 12, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES Sophomore Class Room 126 Junior Class Room 123 Senior Class Room 206 Amnesty International Room 124 Anime Club Room 209 Rock & Metal Club Room 127 California Math League Contest #R6 Room 103 Learning Center Room 206 (7th & 8th) English Tutorial Room 22 (3:15-5:15) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Wednesday, March 12 VARS Baseball * HMB AT Ca?ada-3:15-dismiss @ 1:15 Golf-Santa Teresa All Day Tournament @ San Juan Oaks VARS Softball AT SSF-3:15-dismiss @ 1:30 Winter Sports Awards Night-Carrington Hall-7:00pm Thursday, March 13 Badminton VS Jefferson-3:15-dismiss @ 2:00 Golf-Woodside @ Sharon Hts CC-3:00-dismiss @ 1:30 Swimming VS Woodside-3:00-dismiss @ 2:00 Track & Field VS Mills, TN, Wood-3:00-dismiss @ 1:30 Boys Tennis AT Oceana-3:30-dismiss @ 12:30 Friday, March 14 VARS Baseball * HMB AT Ca?ada-3:15-dismiss @ 1:15 Saturday, March 15 F/S Baseball *HMB AT Hillsdale-1:00pm JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Karina Moreida Karina has all the qualities that make a successful student: Hard Work, determination and resiliency. She has great things ahead of her. Good job Karina. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * SENIORS! Grad Night tickets are on sale in the Quad today at lunch at a discounted rate of $40. Get your PASSPORT to GRAD NIGHT today! Be sure to bring your signed permission slip when you purchase your ticket. N. Huey BUILD! It?s tonight! Impress the judges & yourself! E. Kobrick NEED HELP IN ENGLISH? Come to English tutorial today from 3:15-5:15 in room 22. Get help from an English teacher with reading, writing, homework, and studying - keep those grades up! K. Halton A REPRESENTATIVE FROM FOOTHILL COLLEGE will be on campus TODAY from 10:30-1:00. Please sign up in room 45 or drop by at lunch if you would like to speak with her. T. Ignaitis SENIORS ATTENDING CSM OR SKYLINE: There will be an application workshop at the end of March. Please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis ASAP. T. Ignaitis *** REMINDERS *** SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR ATHLETES! If you are a senior, have at least a 2.0 GPA and have participated on any of the Sequoia Varsity sports teams for at least 2 years, then you may be eligible for the Judy Carmona Memorial college scholarship from the Sequoia Boosters Club. The simple 2-page application form is available at the College/Career Center in Room 45. The deadline for applications is April 11th. S. Davenport A REMINDER ABOUT AP EXAMS: If you want to take an AP Exam, the last day to sign up is this Friday, March 14th. See Ms. Ignaitis in room 45 if you have questions. T. Ignaitis INTERESTED IN CHABOT COLLEGE? Please come see Ms. Ignaitis in room 45. T. Ignaitis JUNIORS/SENIORS - INTERESTED IN A COLLEGE TOUR OF FOOTHILL OR CANADA? We are trying to set up a field trip. Sign-ups are first come, first serve because there is limited space. Come sign up in room 45. T. Ignaitis 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 Mar 12 16:03:58 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Wed Mar 12 16:04:15 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] (no subject) Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: None today COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER INFO (Ms. Ignaitis): New: *Interested in a four-week summer program at Stanford University that brings together high school students, undergraduates, and graduate students to explore knowledge and learning for FREE? Go to their website at www.upaideia.org or contact Ms. Ignaitis for details. *Last day to sign up for the AP Exams is TOMORROW - Friday, March 14, 2008. For questions, contact Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org Ongoing: *THE SCHOLARSHIP LIST has been updated on the Sequoia High School website http://www.sequoiahs.org/resources/collegeCareerCtr/index.php I will update the list at least once a week. *SAN CARLOS PARENTS The Kiwanis of San Carlos is offering seven scholarships based on leadership and high academic standards (San Carlos seniors must have a minimum 3.4 GPA) Information can be found in the College/Career Center or at www.sancarloskiwanis.org Due April 11th. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN * THURSDAY - MARCH 13, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES Key Club Room 130 AGAPPE Room 43 Drama Club Carrington Hall lobby California Math League Contest #R6 Room 103 Learning Center Room 206 (7th & 8th) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Thursday, March 13 Badminton VS Jefferson-3:15-dismiss @ 2:00 Golf-Woodside @ Sharon Hts CC-3:00-dismiss @ 1:30 Swimming VS Woodside-3:00-dismiss @ 2:00 Track & Field VS Mills, TN, Wood-3:00-dismiss @ 1:30 Boys Tennis AT Oceana-3:30-dismiss @ 12:30 Friday, March 14 VARS Baseball * HMB AT Ca?ada-3:15-dismiss @ 1:15 Saturday, March 15 F/S Baseball *HMB AT Hillsdale-1:00pm JJJ TODAY?S STUDENTS OF THE DAY JJJ Norma Martinez and Alma Quintero This dynamic duo has made the effort in math and is starting to see the fruits of their labors. Plus they are so fun to be around; it makes us glad to be teachers around such cool young people. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * SUMMER COLLEGE-LEVEL ENRICHMENT CLASSES AT CA?ADA. They are offering Speech, Sociology, History, Psychology, Career Planning and Spanish. Come speak to the Ca?ada rep any Tuesday at lunch to get more information or Ms. Ignaitis in room 45. T. Ignaitis INTERESTED IN A PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP WITH A CITY'S TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT? See Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis IF YOU HAVEN'T FILLED OUT A CSF FORM FOR SPRING SEMESTER, you need to do it this week*that means today or tomorrow! Come by room 104 if you have questions. E. Bray ARE YOU INTERESTED IN TAKING ROP CLASSES that are more career-focused or do you just want to learn more about the ROP program? Please sign up to speak to a ROP representative in the College/Career Center. T. Ignaitis INTERESTED IN A FOUR-WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY that brings together high school students, undergraduates, and graduate students to explore knowledge and learning for FREE? Come see Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis A REMINDER ABOUT AP EXAMS: The last day to sign up is an AP Exam is TOMORROW - Friday, March 14th. See Ms. Ignaitis in room 45 if you have questions. T. Ignaitis SEQUOIA BOOSTER CLUB is having their "Night at the Races" at Bay Meadows on Friday, April 25th at 7 pm (doors will be open at 6 pm). Price is $40.00 per person which will include parking, clubhouse admission, program and dinner. Bay Meadows will be closing after this year, so please help us make it a successful evening by joining us. For tickets see or call Ed Huber ex. 6247. Thank you. E. Huber DON'T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR PURPLE TOMORROW...you may even win a prize if you are spotted by the purple police at lunch time! L. Reibstein *** REMINDERS *** SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR ATHLETES! If you are a senior, have at least a 2.0 GPA and have participated on any of the Sequoia Varsity sports teams for at least 2 years, then you may be eligible for the Judy Carmona Memorial college scholarship from the Sequoia Boosters Club. The simple 2-page application form is available at the College/Career Center in Room 45. The deadline for applications is April 11th. S. Davenport INTERESTED IN CHABOT COLLEGE? Please come see Ms. Ignaitis in room 45. T. Ignaitis JUNIORS/SENIORS - INTERESTED IN A COLLEGE TOUR OF FOOTHILL OR CANADA? We are trying to set up a field trip. Sign-ups are first come, first serve because there is limited space. Come sign up in room 45. T. Ignaitis 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 Mar 13 15:56:27 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Thu Mar 13 15:56:44 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] (no subject) Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: None today COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER INFO (Ms. Ignaitis): Ongoing: *Interested in a four-week summer program at Stanford University that brings together high school students, undergraduates, and graduate students to explore knowledge and learning for FREE? Go to their website at www.upaideia.org or contact Ms. Ignaitis for details. *Last day to sign up for the AP Exams is TODAY - Friday, March 14, 2008. For questions, contact Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org *THE SCHOLARSHIP LIST has been updated on the Sequoia High School website http://www.sequoiahs.org/resources/collegeCareerCtr/index.php I will update the list at least once a week. *SAN CARLOS PARENTS The Kiwanis of San Carlos is offering seven scholarships based on leadership and high academic standards (San Carlos seniors must have a minimum 3.4 GPA) Information can be found in the College/Career Center or at www.sancarloskiwanis.org Due April 11th. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN * FRIDAY - MARCH 14, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES GSA Room 42 Chess Club Room 142 California Math League Contest #R6 Room 103 Learning Center Room 206 (7th & 8th) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Friday, March 14 VARS Baseball * HMB AT Ca?ada-3:15-dismiss @ 1:15 Saturday, March 15 F/S Baseball *HMB AT Hillsdale-1:00pm JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Elmer Molina Fun, determined, and humble, Elmer is the kind of guy you can always depend on. He never fails to turn in his homework and he always searches for help when he needs it. Whoo-hoo to Elmer!!! Keep up the fantabulous work!!! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * IF YOU HAVEN'T BOUGHT YOUR YEARBOOK YOU SHOULD DO IT BEFORE SPRING BREAK * THAT MEANS TODAY! The price will be going up and you will definitely want one. Bring your check for $70 to Mrs. Gordon in the treasurer's office. E. Bray JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Do you have at least a 3.0 GPA and have had to overcome hardships while in high school? Come see Ms. Ignaitis in room 45 for more info. T. Ignaitis ARE YOU INTERESTED IN CHABOT COLLEGE? Please come see Ms. Ignaitis in room 45. T. Ignaitis DOES A COLLEGE TOUR OF FOOTHILL OR CA?ADA sound appealing to any juniors or seniors? We are trying to set up a field trip. Sign-ups are first come, first serve because there is limited space. Come sign up in room 45. T. Ignaitis SUMMER COLLEGE-LEVEL ENRICHMENT CLASSES AT CA?ADA. They are offering Speech, Sociology, History, Psychology, Career Planning and Spanish. Come speak to the Ca?ada rep any Tuesday at lunch to get more information or Ms. Ignaitis in room 45. T. Ignaitis IF YOU HAVEN'T FILLED OUT A CSF FORM FOR SPRING SEMESTER, you need to do it this week*that means today! Come by room 104 if you have questions. E. Bray TODAY is the last day to sign up for an AP Exam. See Ms. Ignaitis in room 45 if you have questions. T. Ignaitis *** REMINDERS *** INTERESTED IN A PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP WITH A CITY'S TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT? See Ms. Ignaitis in the College & Career Center for details. T. Ignaitis ARE YOU INTERESTED IN TAKING ROP CLASSES that are more career-focused or do you just want to learn more about the ROP program? Please sign up to speak to a ROP representative in the College/Career Center. T. Ignaitis INTERESTED IN A FOUR-WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY that brings together high school students, undergraduates, and graduate students to explore knowledge and learning for FREE? Come see Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR ATHLETES! If you are a senior, have at least a 2.0 GPA and have participated on any of the Sequoia Varsity sports teams for at least 2 years, then you may be eligible for the Judy Carmona Memorial college scholarship from the Sequoia Boosters Club. The simple 2-page application form is available at the College/Career Center in Room 45. The deadline for applications is April 11th. S. Davenport SEQUOIA BOOSTER CLUB is having their "Night at the Races" at Bay Meadows on Friday, April 25th at 7 pm (doors will be open at 6 pm). Price is $40.00 per person which will include parking, clubhouse admission, program and dinner. Bay Meadows will be closing after this year, so please help us make it a successful evening by joining us. For tickets see or call Ed Huber ex. 6247. Thank you. E. Huber 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 Mar 24 16:27:52 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Mon Mar 24 16:28:16 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] (no subject) Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: SEQUOIA FAMILIES: We are still collecting prizes for our ANNUAL BINGO NIGHT FUNDRAISER on Friday April 18th. Families can help in several ways: Network with your friends and acquaintances in business to see if their company might want to donate a prize, gift certificate/card or service to Bingo Night. If you know someone, I can send you a solicitation letter to pass on. Email: wendyenriquez@comcast.net Individuals can donate a prize or gift card directly (usually $10-50 range), AND if you purchase the gift card from Barba Kandarian/PTSA, the school will benefit two ways! Email Barba Kandarian to purchase and Barba can pass the gift card onto the Bingo Night Committee directly for you! Easy as pie! Email Barba at: barbax4@yahoo.com Many thanks to those families and businesses who have already donated. W. Enriquez COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER INFO (Ms. Ignaitis): Ongoing: *Interested in a four-week summer program at Stanford University that brings together high school students, undergraduates, and graduate students to explore knowledge and learning for FREE? Go to their website at www.upaideia.org or contact Ms. Ignaitis for details. *Last day to sign up for the AP Exams is TODAY - Friday, March 14, 2008. For questions, contact Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org *THE SCHOLARSHIP LIST has been updated on the Sequoia High School website http://www.sequoiahs.org/resources/collegeCareerCtr/index.php I will update the list at least once a week. *SAN CARLOS PARENTS The Kiwanis of San Carlos is offering seven scholarships based on leadership and high academic standards (San Carlos seniors must have a minimum 3.4 GPA) Information can be found in the College/Career Center or at www.sancarloskiwanis.org Due April 11th. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - TUESDAY - MARCH 25, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES ACS & CSF Room 104 Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Room B-5 ECOS/Thoughtful Fuel Room 207 German Club Room 209 Hip Hop Club Dance Studio (3:15-4:15) Robotics Room 141(3:15-4:30) Tuesday Night Math Tutorial Math Wing (5-8) Learning Center Room 206 (7th & 8th) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Tuesday, March 25 Badminton VS Woodside-3:15 Wednesday, March 26 VARS Baseball VS Woodside-3:15-dismiss @ 2:00 F/S Baseball AT Woodside-3:15-dismiss @ 1:45 Thursday, March 27 VARS Softball AT Silver Creek-3:30-dismiss @ 12:30 Swimming AT Terra Nova-3:00-dismiss @ 12:30 Friday, March 28 VARS Baseball AT Woodside-3:15-dismiss @ 1:45 F/S Baseball VS Woodside-3:15-dismiss @ 2:00 VARS Softball AT Jefferson-4:00 Saturday, March 29 Track & Field-SF Invite @ St. Francis HS-9:00AM JJJ TODAY?S STUDENTS OF THE DAY JJJ Jesus Reyes and Jose Mesina Jesus and Jose are double winners. They both entered Sequoia second semester and have made a smooth transition to their new school. They are both hard working and always have a positive attitude. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * CONGRATULATIONS ON THE FOLLOWING COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS: Miriam Garrido - UC Davis, San Jose State, San Francisco State, NDNU, Santa Clara Evelyn Garcia - UC Davis, San Jose State, Fresno State Katie Enriquez - UC Riverside, Sonoma State, Sacramento State Ruben Ramirez - San Jose State, Fresno State, Arizona State, Boise State Christina Hutzinger - Monterey Bay State, Whitworth, St. Olaf T. Ignaitis A REMINDER FOR ALL STUDENTS: IF YOU NEED TO LEAVE CAMPUS FOR ANY REASON, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CHECK OUT FROM EITHER THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE OR THE HEALTH AIDE OFFICE. LEAVING CAMPUS WITHOUT A PERMIT TO LEAVE WILL RESULT IN A CUT AND OTHER CONSEQUENCES. NOTE: YOU MAY NOT CLEAR YOUR ATTENDANCE AFTER YOU HAVE LEFT THE CAMPUS! THIS IS A CLOSED CAMPUS!! One more thing*students need to remember to have their parents clear their attendance any time they are absent. THANK YOU! G. Solari GSA MEMBERS - Please go to room 42, Mr. Eshelman's room, today at lunch to take the yearbook picture. Please be on time. This is our last opportunity to take the yearbook picture. J. Romero ALL SENIORS TAKING IB COURSES: Please stop by room 44 and add your college acceptances on our poster board. We want to make sure we know where each of you has been accepted. Thanks. M. Bussey THERE ARE SOME GREAT SUMMER PROGRAMS available for students of all grade levels and interests. These activities look great on college and scholarship applications. Come by the College and Career Center and look through the Special Program files. T. Ignaitis A REMINDER THAT THE SEQUOIA BOOSTER CLUB is having their "Night at the Races" at Bay Meadows on Friday, April 25th at 7 pm (doors will be open at 6 pm). Price is $40.00 per person which will include parking, clubhouse admission, program and dinner. Bay Meadows will be closing after this year, so please help us make it a successful evening by joining us. For tickets see or call Ed Huber ex. 6247. Thank you. E. Huber A REPRESENTATIVE FROM CA?ADA COLLEGE will be on campus TODAY from 10:30-1:00 in the college and career center. T. Ignaitis SENIORS: There are scholarships coming in daily to the college/career center. Please check the bulletin board and files in room 45 for daily updates. T. Ignaitis *** REMINDERS *** ARE YOU INTERESTED IN TAKING ROP CLASSES that are more career-focused or do you just want to learn more about the ROP program? Please sign up to speak to a ROP representative in the College/Career Center. T. Ignaitis ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #P5 will be given tomorrow (Wed.) through Fri. (3/26-3/28) at lunch in room 141. J. Kreutzmann/L. Larkin INTERESTED IN A FOUR-WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY that brings together high school students, undergraduates, and graduate students to explore knowledge and learning for FREE? Come see Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis INTERESTED IN A PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP WITH A CITY'S TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT? See Ms. Ignaitis in the College & Career Center for details. T. Ignaitis 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 Mar 25 16:29:11 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Tue Mar 25 16:29:54 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: *SEQUOIA FAMILIES: We are still collecting prizes for our ANNUAL BINGO NIGHT FUNDRAISER on Friday April 18th. Families can help in several ways: Network with your friends and acquaintances in business to see if their company might want to donate a prize, gift certificate/card or service to Bingo Night. If you know someone, I can send you a solicitation letter to pass on. Email: wendyenriquez@comcast.net Individuals can donate a prize or gift card directly (usually $10-50 range), AND if you purchase the gift card from Barba Kandarian/PTSA, the school will benefit two ways! Email Barba Kandarian to purchase and Barba can pass the gift card onto the Bingo Night Committee directly for you! Easy as pie! Email Barba at: barbax4@yahoo.com Many thanks to those families and businesses who have already donated. W. Enriquez COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER INFO (Ms. Ignaitis): New: *When your child gets accepted into a four-year college or university, please remind them to bring his/her letter of acceptance to room 45. I want to fill up the college bound glass case with pictures of these students as soon as possible! Ongoing: *Interested in a four-week summer program at Stanford University that brings together high school students, undergraduates, and graduate students to explore knowledge and learning for FREE? Go to their website at www.upaideia.org or contact Ms. Ignaitis for details. *THE SCHOLARSHIP LIST has been updated on the Sequoia High School website http://www.sequoiahs.org/resources/collegeCareerCtr/index.php - I will update the list at least once a week. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - WEDNESDAY - MARCH 26, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES Junior Class Room 123 Senior Class Room 206 Amnesty International Room 124 Anime Club Room 209 Rock & Metal Club Room 127 Atlantic Pacific Math Contest #P5 Room 141 Learning Center Room 206 (7th & 8th) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Wednesday, March 26 VARS Baseball VS Woodside-3:15-dismiss @ 2:00 F/S Baseball AT Woodside-3:15-dismiss @ 1:45 Thursday, March 27 VARS Softball AT Silver Creek-3:30-dismiss @ 12:30 Swimming AT Terra Nova-3:00-dismiss @ 12:30 Friday, March 28 VARS Baseball AT Woodside-3:15-dismiss @ 1:45 F/S Baseball VS Woodside-3:15-dismiss @ 2:00 VARS Softball AT Jefferson-4:00 Saturday, March 29 Track & Field-SF Invite @ St. Francis HS-9:00AM JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Lizeth Diaz Lizeth is a hardworking student who always strives to do her best. She is a quick learner and has improved tremendously this year. It is a pleasure to have Lizeth as a student. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * CONGRATULATIONS ON THE FOLLOWING COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS: Berta Garcia - Mills Fabiola Salvador - Chico State Jack Kastrop - Stanford Shaina Greenspan - Arizona State, University of Colorado Lane Gabitass - Evergreen State T. Ignaitis CONGRATULATIONS TO SEQUOIA'S SMALL BUT MIGHTY ROBOTICS CLUB as they worked with Team 100 (mainly composed of Woodside and Carlmont students) to design the Silicon Valley Regional Champion robot. This win entitles Team 100 to attend the US Championship in Atlanta, Georgia in mid-April. Nicholas Carlini was one of the two programmers on the team while Chris Merien did a lot of work on the mechanical construction of the bot. Good luck Chris, Nicholas, and Team 100 in Atlanta! L. Larkin STUDENTS - Please come to the quad at lunch time to sign a Sequoia card for Mr. Dodge, Heather and the rest of the family as they grieve the death of their son/brother, Nate. Please also sign the card for Ms. Sigala and her family as they grieve the death of her husband and her children's father. Both died unexpectedly this last weekend. Please show the UNALIYI spirit of the Sequoia family by signing even if you did not know either of them well. Thanks. D. Sleeper P S MEANS PRIMARY SOURCE: original manuscripts, letters, documents, first editions, maps, etc. See examples in the Library exhibit case, such as an unpublished 25 page manuscript on the death of President Garfield by a California Senator, 1881; 17th and 18th century historical books; American Civil War pamphlets; Bishop Burnetts' History of His Own Time 1723; an unpublished John Steinbeck letter to his literary agent; a miniature book on the blimp and more. Inquire about use. The Library Team Need MONEY or COMMUNITY SERVICE? The Teen Resource Center needs to hire 1 more junior or senior to join the Peer Education Program. Responsibilities are to join a team of "Street Outreach" advocates and share resources with other youth around San Mateo County. You must be available Mondays and Tuesdays after school for 2 hours. Apply in the TRC immediately, and see Amy Blum for additional info! A. Blum PTSA MERIT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS are now available in the College & Career Center (Room 45). Seniors who wish to apply must do so before May 5th. Completed applications may be turned into Ms. Patience Room 44. T. Endo ATTENTION ALL SENIORS WHO ARE TAKING IB COURSES: Please stop by room 44 and add your college acceptances on our poster board. We want to make sure we know where each of you has been accepted. Thanks. M. Bussey A FOOTHILL COLLEGE REP will be in the College & Career Center next Wednesday, April 2nd, from 10:30 - 1:00 with follow up info on the EOPS orientation. Please sign up in room 45 or drop by at lunch if you would like to speak with her. T. Ignaitis SENIORS - Did you get accepted into a college or university? Bring your acceptance letters to Room 45 and I will take your picture for the college bound case and announce your accomplishment in the bulletin. T. Ignaitis *** REMINDERS *** THERE ARE SOME GREAT SUMMER PROGRAMS available for students of all grade levels and interests. These activities look great on college and scholarship applications. Come by the College and Career Center and look through the Special Program files. T. Ignaitis SENIORS: There are scholarships coming in daily to the college/career center. Please check the bulletin board and files in room 45 for daily updates. T. Ignaitis INTERESTED IN A FOUR-WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY that brings together high school students, undergraduates, and graduate students to explore knowledge and learning for FREE? Come see Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis 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 Mar 26 17:00:17 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Wed Mar 26 17:00:40 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] (no subject) Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: THIS Monday is a collaboration day - see schedule below: MONDAY COLLABORATION DAY SCHEDULE 3/31/08 PERIODS TIMES PERI?DO HORARIO 1 8:00 - 8:30 2 8:35 - 9:05 3 9:10 - 9:40 4 9:45 - 10:20 Lunch 10:20 - 10:55 5 11:00 - 11:30 6 11:35 - 12:05 7 12:10 - 12:40 Collab/Colab 1:00 - 3:15 *SEQUOIA FAMILIES: We are still collecting prizes for our ANNUAL BINGO NIGHT FUNDRAISER on Friday April 18th. Families can help in several ways: Network with your friends and acquaintances in business to see if their company might want to donate a prize, gift certificate/card or service to Bingo Night. If you know someone, I can send you a solicitation letter to pass on. Email: wendyenriquez@comcast.net Individuals can donate a prize or gift card directly (usually $10-50 range), AND if you purchase the gift card from Barba Kandarian/PTSA, the school will benefit two ways! Email Barba Kandarian to purchase and Barba can pass the gift card onto the Bingo Night Committee directly for you! Easy as pie! Email Barba at: barbax4@yahoo.com Many thanks to those families and businesses who have already donated. W. Enriquez COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER INFO (Ms. Ignaitis): Ongoing: *When your child gets accepted into a four-year college or university, please remind them to bring his/her letter of acceptance to room 45. I want to fill up the college bound glass case with pictures of these students as soon as possible! *Interested in a four-week summer program at Stanford University that brings together high school students, undergraduates, and graduate students to explore knowledge and learning for FREE? Go to their website at www.upaideia.org or contact Ms. Ignaitis for details. *THE SCHOLARSHIP LIST has been updated on the Sequoia High School website http://www.sequoiahs.org/resources/collegeCareerCtr/index.php - I will update the list at least once a week. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - THURSDAY - MARCH 27, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES Key Club Room 130 AGAPPE Room 43 Drama Club Carrington Hall BSU Room 304 Mural Club Room 30 (3:30-4:30) Atlantic Pacific Math Contest #P5 Room 141 Learning Center Room 206 (7th & 8th) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Thursday, March 27 VARS Softball AT Silver Creek-3:30-dismiss @ 12:30 Swimming AT Terra Nova-3:00-dismiss @ 12:30 Friday, March 28 VARS Baseball AT Woodside-3:15-dismiss @ 1:45 F/S Baseball VS Woodside-3:15-dismiss @ 2:00 VARS Softball AT Jefferson-4:00 Saturday, March 29 Track & Field-SF Invite @ St. Francis HS-9:00AM JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Liliana Contreras Liliana is a responsible student who is extremely mature for her age. She has a lot of obligations at home but always manages to complete her assignments. Liliana is also quick to help others without being asked. She is well liked and respected by her classmates. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * CONGRATULATIONS ON THE FOLLOWING COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS: Mayra Saldana - East Bay, Dominican Yesenia Mercado - East Bay, Los Angeles Karen Gallardo - Davis Viridiana Acosta - Davis Miguel Flores - Davis, San Jose State, Long Beach State T. Ignaitis RECYCLING means taking a product or material at the end of its useful life and turning it into a usable raw material to make another product. Recycling serves two key components above all else: 1.It keeps valuable material such as aluminum and paper out of landfills, so this material can be reused in other forms and not wasted 2.It prevents hazardous materials and chemicals such as lead and mercury from ending up in landfills, which can contaminate soil and leak into our drinking water HERE IS TODAY'S FUN TIP FROM ECOS, SEQUOIA'S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: One simple thing you can do to help the earth is not take a bag when you make a small purchase (especially a soda or something that you will consume immediately). J. Slater GSA MEMBERS - Please come to a special meeting tomorrow in room 42. We have a guest speaker. J. Romero INTERESTED IN TUTORING A SECOND GRADER IN ENGLISH? Please come by and see Ms. Ignaitis for more information. T. Ignaitis "NIGHT AT THE RACES" is an annual event that is held to raise funds for the Sequoia High School athletic programs. Sports programs are an important part of the high school experience, adding many qualities to enrich a student's life now and into their future. We are reaching out to our Sequoia families for support in favor of this very important fund raising event. Your donation of merchandise, services, gift certificates and/or cash contributions allows us to add excitement to our fundraiser evening with items to auction and raffle. This event will be held on Friday, April 24th, 2008 at Bay Meadows Racecourse. We are counting on the Sequoia families to support this fundraiser in two ways - donating items to the event as well as rewarding themselves with a fun evening out and attending the event. Event includes a buffet dinner, parking and race program in the Turf Club. Only $40 for all! Please contact me regarding donating to the event, as well as for ticket information to attend this fun evening out. C. de los Reyes/(650) 216-6360 DON'T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR PURPLE TOMORROW...you may even win a prize if you are spotted by the purple police at lunch time! L. Reibstein ATTENTION ALL SENIORS WHO ARE TAKING IB COURSES: Please stop by room 44 and add your college acceptances on our poster board. We want to make sure we know where each of you has been accepted. Thanks. M. Bussey *** REMINDERS *** A FOOTHILL COLLEGE REP will be in the College & Career Center next Wednesday, April 2nd, from 10:30 - 1:00 with follow up info on the EOPS orientation. Please sign up in room 45 or drop by at lunch if you would like to speak with her. T. Ignaitis SEQUOIA FAMILIES: We are still collecting prizes for our ANNUAL BINGO NIGHT FUNDRAISER on Friday April 18th. Families can help in several ways: Network with your friends and acquaintances in business to see if their company might want to donate a prize, gift certificate/card or service to Bingo Night. If you know someone, I can send you a solicitation letter to pass on. Email: wendyenriquez@comcast.net Individuals can donate a prize or gift card directly (usually $10-50 range), AND if you purchase the gift card from Barba Kandarian/PTSA, the school will benefit two ways! Email Barba Kandarian to purchase and Barba can pass the gift card onto the Bingo Night Committee directly for you! Easy as pie! Email Barba at: barbax4@yahoo.com Many thanks to those families and businesses who have already donated. W. Enriquez P S MEANS PRIMARY SOURCE: original manuscripts, letters, documents, first editions, maps, etc. See examples in the Library exhibit case, such as an unpublished 25 page manuscript on the death of President Garfield by a California Senator, 1881; 17th and 18th century historical books; American Civil War pamphlets; Bishop Burnetts' History of His Own Time 1723; an unpublished John Steinbeck letter to his literary agent; a miniature book on the blimp and more. Inquire about use. The Library Team Need MONEY or COMMUNITY SERVICE? The Teen Resource Center needs to hire 1 more junior or senior to join the Peer Education Program. Responsibilities are to join a team of "Street Outreach" advocates and share resources with other youth around San Mateo County. You must be available Mondays and Tuesdays after school for 2 hours. Apply in the TRC immediately, and see Amy Blum for additional info! A. Blum 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 Mar 27 15:48:00 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Thu Mar 27 15:48:32 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] (no subject) Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: THIS Monday is a collaboration day - see schedule below: MONDAY COLLABORATION DAY SCHEDULE 3/31/08 PERIODS TIMES PERI?DO HORARIO 1 8:00 - 8:30 2 8:35 - 9:05 3 9:10 - 9:40 4 9:45 - 10:20 Lunch 10:20 - 10:55 5 11:00 - 11:30 6 11:35 - 12:05 7 12:10 - 12:40 Collab/Colab 1:00 - 3:15 *SEQUOIA FAMILIES: We are still collecting prizes for our ANNUAL BINGO NIGHT FUNDRAISER on Friday April 18th. Families can help in several ways: Network with your friends and acquaintances in business to see if their company might want to donate a prize, gift certificate/card or service to Bingo Night. If you know someone, I can send you a solicitation letter to pass on. Email: wendyenriquez@comcast.net Individuals can donate a prize or gift card directly (usually $10-50 range), AND if you purchase the gift card from Barba Kandarian/PTSA, the school will benefit two ways! Email Barba Kandarian to purchase and Barba can pass the gift card onto the Bingo Night Committee directly for you! Easy as pie! Email Barba at: barbax4@yahoo.com Many thanks to those families and businesses who have already donated. W. Enriquez COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER INFO (Ms. Ignaitis): New: The Society of Women Engineers is having a girl-only event for high school students interested in engineering and technology on Saturday April 26, 2008. The link for this event is http://wowthatsengineering.eventbrite.com/ Ongoing: *When your child gets accepted into a four-year college or university,please remind them to bring his/her letter of acceptance to room 45. I want to fill up the college bound glass case with pictures of these students as soon as possible! *Interested in a four-week summer program at Stanford University that brings together high school students, undergraduates, and graduate students to explore knowledge and learning for FREE? Go to their website at www.upaideia.org or contact Ms. Ignaitis for details. *THE SCHOLARSHIP LIST has been updated on the Sequoia High School website http://www.sequoiahs.org/resources/collegeCareerCtr/index.php I will update the list at least once a week. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - FRIDAY - MARCH 28, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES GSA Room 42 Chess Club Room 142 Atlantic Pacific Math Contest #P5 Room 141 Learning Center Room 206 (7th & 8th) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Friday, March 28 VARS Baseball AT Woodside-3:15-dismiss @ 1:45 F/S Baseball VS Woodside-3:15-dismiss @ 2:00 VARS Softball AT Jefferson-4:00 Saturday, March 29 Track & Field-SF Invite @ St. Francis HS-9:00AM JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Juana Lemus Juana is the most improved student in the class. She always tries her best and never gives up. Her positive attitude and willingness to seek help has allowed her to improve tremendously this year. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * CONGRATULATIONS ON THE FOLLOWING COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS: Lovina Fernandes - Davis, San Francisco State, Saint Mary?s Miriam Valencia - UC Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, San Diego State, San Francisco State Richie Chea - San Francisco State, San Jose State Delia Serpas - San Francisco State T. Ignaitis CELEBATE EARTH HOUR! Everyone throughout the US and around the world is invited and encouraged to turn off their lights for an hour on March 29 at 8 p.m. local time--whether at home or at work, with friends and family or solo, in a big city or a small town. For more info see http://www.earthhourus.org/ ECOS/J. Slater HERE IS TODAY'S FUN TIP FROM ECOS, SEQUOIA'S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Donate second hand clothes to a non-profit organization (thrift store/homeless shelter). Worn out clothes can be turned into rags for kitchen/bathroom cleaning (wash and reuse). J. Slater A REMINDER THAT THIS MONDAY, 3/31 is a collaboration day. The schedule is after the REMINDERS section. L Lehman GSA MEMBERS - We have a guest speaker today during our GSA meeting at lunch in room 42. Please be on time! J. Romero UC SANTA CRUZ will be on campus today. Come see Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis ADVANCED DANCE AUDITIONS ARE NEXT WEEK (3/31-4/10)! Please meet at lunch in the dance studio Monday through Thursday. The official audition will be held after school on Thursday. See Mrs. White for details. T. White "NIGHT AT THE RACES" is an annual event that is held to raise funds for the Sequoia High School athletic programs. Sports programs are an important part of the high school experience, adding many qualities to enrich a student's life now and into their future. We are reaching out to our Sequoia families for support in favor of this very important fund raising event. Your donation of merchandise, services, gift certificates and/or cash contributions allows us to add excitement to our fundraiser evening with items to auction and raffle. This event will be held on Friday, April 25th, 2008 at Bay Meadows Racecourse. We are counting on the Sequoia families to support this fundraiser in two ways - donating items to the event as well as rewarding themselves with a fun evening out and attending the event. Event includes a buffet dinner, parking and race program in the Turf Club. Only $40 for all! Please contact me regarding donating to the event, as well as for ticket information to attend this fun evening out. C. de los Reyes (650) 216-6360 ATTENTION GIRLS! The Society of Women Engineers is having a girl-only event for high school students interested in engineering and technology. See Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Do you have at least a 3.0 GPA and have had to overcome hardships while in high school? Come see Ms. Ignaitis in room 45 for more info. T. Ignaitis HAVE YOU EVER GONE TO A STORE WHERE THEY SOLD YOUR FAVORITE DESIGNER JEANS BUT WERE TOO EXPENSIVE TO BUY? Now is your chance, Sequoia. Come to our jean party! Rock n' Republic. Seven. True Religion. Diesel. Juicy Couture and more for half the price - Wednesday, April 2nd in the MPR from 3 to 6PM. Bring friends and family! Cash and check ONLY. Proceeds help Sequoia students go to France! K. Chin INTERESTED IN FOUR WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY that brings together high school students, undergraduates, and graduate students to explore knowledge and learning for FREE? Come see Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis INTERESTED IN TUTORING A SECOND GRADER IN ENGLISH? Please come by and see Ms. Ignaitis for more information. T. Ignaitis A REMINDER TO ALL SENIORS WHO ARE TAKING IB COURSES: If you haven?t done so already, please stop by room 44 and add your college acceptances on our poster board. We want to make sure we know where each of you has been accepted. Thanks. M. Bussey *** REMINDERS *** SEQUOIA FAMILIES: We are still collecting prizes for our ANNUAL BINGO NIGHT FUNDRAISER on Friday, April 18th. Families can help in several ways: Network with your friends and acquaintances in business to see if their company might want to donate a prize, gift certificate/card or service to Bingo Night. If you know someone, I can send you a solicitation letter to pass on. Email: wendyenriquez@comcast.net Individuals can donate a prize or gift card directly (usually $10-50 range), AND if you purchase the gift card from Barba Kandarian/PTSA, the school will benefit two ways! Email Barba Kandarian to purchase and Barba can pass the gift card onto the Bingo Night Committee directly for you! Easy as pie! Email Barba at: barbax4@yahoo.com Many thanks to those families and businesses who have already donated. W. Enriquez Need MONEY or COMMUNITY SERVICE? The Teen Resource Center needs to hire 1 more junior or senior to join the Peer Education Program. Responsibilities are to join a team of "Street Outreach" advocates and share resources with other youth around San Mateo County. You must be available Mondays and Tuesdays after school for 2 hours. Apply in the TRC immediately, and see Amy Blum for additional info! A. Blum Lori Lehman Senior Office Assistant/Teachers Secretary Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062-1378 (650) 369-1411 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 367-9780 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 368-5180 (FAX) From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Fri Mar 28 16:31:48 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Fri Mar 28 16:31:21 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] April 1, 2008 Message-ID: <004601c8912b$e5032930$0202a8c0@Bedroom> TODAY'S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK'S ACTIVITIES ACS & CSF Room 104 Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Room b-5 ECOS/Thoughtful Fuel Room 207 German Club Room 209 Robotics Room 141 Hip Hop Club Dance Studio (3:15-4:15) Tuesday Night Math Tutorial Math Wing (5-8pm) Learning Center Room 206 (7th & 8th) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Tuesday, April 1 Badminton AT Jefferson-3:15-dismiss @ 12:45 Golf-Menlo @ Crystal Springs-4:00-dismiss @ 2:30 Wednesday, April 2 VARS Baseball VS Carlmont-3:15-dismiss @ 2:00 F/S Baseball AT Carlmont-3:15-dismiss @ 1:45 VARS Softball AT Menlo-3:15-dismiss @1:45 Thursday, April 3 Badminton AT Terra Nova-3:15-dismiss @ 12:45 Swimming VS El Camino-3:00-dismiss @ 2:00 Boys Tennis AT SSF-3:30-dismiss @ 12:30 Track & Field-M-A, Westmoor @ M-A-3:00-dismiss @ 12:30 Friday, April 4 VARS Baseball AT Carlmont-3:15-dismiss @ 1:45 F/S Baseball VS Carlmont-3:15-dismiss @ 2:00 VARS Softball AT Terra Nova-3:15-dismiss @ 1:30 F/S Softball VS Terra Nova-3:15-dismiss @ 2:00 *** TODAY'S STUDENT OF THE DAY *** Cristian Garcia Cristian is quiet, reserved and respectful. He does his work diligently. He challenges himself by taking extra work home and learning new topics on his own. He is pleasure to have in class. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW . HERE IS TODAY'S FUN TIP FROM ECOS, SEQUOIA'S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: During the time it takes you to read this sentence, 50,000 12-ounce aluminum cans are made. J. Slater GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER PLAYERS - Please meet in Ms. Schmidt's room today at lunch to discuss plans for Relay for Life. M. Schmidt *** REMINDERS *** CALLING ALL ROCK STARS!!! The Los Altos Recreation Department is looking for high school bands to play in its 1st Annual Battle of the Bands on May 23rd. Play in front of a large audience and take a shot at the CASH PRIZE! The majority of your band must be in high school. Stop by room 308 or talk to Ms. Woodman ASAP to check out flyers and get more information. ROCK ON. J. Woodman A FOOTHILL COLLEGE REP will be in the College & Career Center tomorrow - Wednesday, April 2nd, from 10:30 - 1:00 with follow up info on the EOPS orientation. Please sign up in room 45 or drop by at lunch if you would like to speak with her. T. Ignaitis ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #P6 will be given tomorrow through Friday (4/2-4/4) at lunch in room 141. J. Kreutzmann/L. Larkin ADVANCED DANCE AUDITIONS ARE THIS WEEK (3/31-4/10)! Please meet at lunch in the dance studio TODAY through Thursday. The official audition will be held after school on Thursday. See Mrs. White for details. T. White Need MONEY or COMMUNITY SERVICE? The Teen Resource Center needs to hire 1 more junior or senior to join the Peer Education Program. Responsibilities are to join a team of "Street Outreach" advocates and share resources with other youth around San Mateo County. You must be available Mondays and Tuesdays after school for 2 hours. Apply in the TRC immediately, and see Amy Blum for additional info! A. Blum HAVE YOU EVER GONE TO A STORE WHERE THEY SOLD YOUR FAVORITE DESIGNER JEANS BUT WERE TOO EXPENSIVE TO BUY? Now is your chance, Sequoia. Come to our jean party! Rock n' Republic. Seven. True Religion. Diesel. Juicy Couture and more for half the price - TOMORROW - Wednesday, April 2nd in the MPR from 3 to 6PM. Bring friends and family! Cash and check ONLY. Proceeds help Sequoia students go to France! K. Chin -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.seq.org/pipermail/sequoia-daily-announcements/attachments/20080328/a75974ab/attachment.htm