From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Mon Nov 3 16:22:34 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Mon Nov 3 16:22:46 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] (no subject) Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: - IT'S ALMOST HERE! Sequoia's fall musical, "Once Upon a Mattress", opens Saturday, November 15th and runs for only 2 weekends! Don't miss seeing your fellow students on stage & finding out the "real" story of this fairy tale! Tickets are on sale now in the treasurer's office - $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Show dates/times are: Nov. 15, 21 & 22 at 7 PM, Nov. 16 & 22 at 2 PM. D. Broome COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: New: - University of Oregon and University of the Pacific will be on campus this week. Please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis ASAP. - University of Oregon will be on campus this Thursday, November 6th - University of Pacific will be on campus this Friday, November 7th It is important for the students to sign up before and ASK their teachers if it is ok to miss class. Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 4, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES Student Senate Carrington Hall (beg. of 3rd) ECOS Club Room 207 Anime Club Room 209 Learning Center Library (2:30-4:30pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) Hip Hop Club Student Activities Center (3:15pm) SALSA Dancing MPR (3:30pm) Girls Basketball Tryouts Big Gym (3:30pm) Tuesday Night Math Tutorial Math Wing (5-8pm) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Tuesday, November 4 Volleyball AT Carlmont-F/S-3:15-VARS-4:30-dismiss F/S @ 2:15 Thursday, November 6 Cross Country PAL Championship Finals @ Crystal Springs-1:00-dismiss @ 11:00am JV Football AT Capuchino-2:45-dismiss @ 11:40am Friday, November 7 VARS Football AT Capuchino-2:45-dismiss @ 11:40am JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Dolores Ontiveros Dolores shines in English. She not only gets her own work done, but she even helps others in class with their work. She always has a thoughtful answer when she speaks in discussion, and her smile can brighten up any room! Dolores is hardworking and smart. Nice job, Dolores! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Aquatic species, which are often overlooked, are facing serious trouble. One third of the United States fish species, two-thirds of its crayfish species, and almost three-quarters of its mussel species are in trouble. J. Slater NOVEMBER 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 DO YOU LIVE IN EAST PALO ALTO? Would you like to get involved in your community and have your voice heard? The East Palo Alto Youth Advisory Council club wants you to join the meeting in room B-6 during lunch on Thursday. Get involved in EPA community events and earn community service hours! This week we will be planning our EPA service project. Snacks will be provided. E. Gallardo KARATE CHOP! Always wanted to study a martial art so that you can kick like Jet Li? Now is your chance to do so for FREE. Come to the dance studio on Wednesdays at 3:30. All students are welcome. Snack will be provided and a 5:00 east side bus home leaves from Brewster Avenue. J. West SOPHOMORE CLASS MEETING at lunch tomorrow (Wed.) in room 112. K. Bosco A REMINDER*Our schedule for next week is as follows: Monday (11/10) = A day (periods 1, 3, 5, 7) Tuesday (11/11) = VETERANS DAY - HOLIDAY Wednesday (11/12) = B day Thursday (11/13) = A day Friday (11/14) = B day L. Lehman IT'S ALMOST HERE! Sequoia's fall musical, "Once Upon a Mattress", opens Saturday, November 15th and runs for only 2 weekends! Don't miss seeing your fellow students on stage & finding out the "real" story of this fairy tale! Tickets are on sale now in the treasurer's office - $10 in advance, $15 at the door. D. Broome WORK EXPERIENCE meets on Thursdays at lunch in room 302. See Mr. Kuliga for details. M. Kuliga UNIVERSITY OF OREGON AND UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC will be on campus this week. Please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis ASAP. T. Ignaitis JUNIOR CLASS MEETING tomorrow & every Wednesday at lunch room 126. Please come help our class be successful this year! L. Gleaton REMINDER - SAT REGISTRATION DEADLINE: The last day to register for the December 6, 2008 SAT test is tomorrow - Wednesday, Nov. 5th. 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 *** REMINDERS *** DEAR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS - We would like to introduce you to Mr. Gabriel Ruiz. He will be serving as a campus aide. He has helped us in the past and looks forward to meeting all of you and helping our students. R. Cooke SALSA DANCING! Can you sway your hips? Get your Salsa on with Vera Quijano starting today (Tues.) at 3:30 in the MPR. All students are welcome. Snack will be provided and a 5:00 east side bus home leaves from Brewster Avenue. J. West GIRLS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS - Attention all girls who are interested in trying out for the JV or VARSITY basketball teams - tryouts will begin TODAY - Tuesday, Nov. 4th at 3:30pm in the Big Gym. All participants must be cleared! S. Picchi ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #P2 will be given tomorrow (Wed.) through Friday (11/5-11/7) at lunch in room 141. J. Kreutzmann/L. Larkin ACT REGISTRATION DEADLINE: The last day to register for the December 13, 2008 ACT test is this Friday, November 7th. 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 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 Nov 4 16:30:08 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Tue Nov 4 16:30:24 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] (no subject) Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: Ongoing: - IT'S ALMOST HERE! Sequoia's fall musical, "Once Upon a Mattress", opens Saturday, November 15th and runs for only 2 weekends! Don't miss seeing your fellow students on stage & finding out the "real" story of this fairy tale! Tickets are on sale now in the treasurer's office - $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Show dates/times are: Nov. 15, 21 & 22 at 7 PM, Nov. 16 & 22 at 2 PM. D. Broome COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: New: - SENIORS APPLYING TO CSU/UC - The first application workshop will be tomorrow (Thursday) after school in the computer lab in room 305. Questions? See Ms. Ignaitis. T. Ignaitis Ongoing: - University of Oregon and University of the Pacific will be on campus this week. Please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis ASAP. - University of Oregon will be on campus this Thursday, November 6th - University of Pacific will be on campus this Friday, November 7th It is important for the students to sign up before and ASK their teachers if it is ok to miss class. Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 5, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES Junior Class Room 126 Freshman Class Room 106 Allons-y a Paris Room 209 Sophomore Class Room 112 ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #P2 Room 141 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) Girls Basketball Tryouts Big Gym (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, November 5 VARS Boys Water Polo AT Aragon-3:00-dismiss @ 2:00pm VARS Girls Water Polo AT Burlingame-3:00-dismiss @ 1:45pm (if they won the 11/4 game) Thursday, November 6 Cross Country PAL Championship Finals @ Crystal Springs-1:00-dismiss @ 11:00am JV Football AT Capuchino-2:45-dismiss @ 11:40am VARS Boys Water Polo AT Woodside-3:00-dismiss @ 2:00pm (if they won the 11/5 game) VARS Girls Water Polo-3:00 (location TBA)-dismiss @ 1:45 (if they won the 11/4 & 11/5 games) Friday, November 7 VARS Football AT Capuchino-2:45-dismiss @ 11:40am - *Also, dismiss Cheer Team at 1:55pm JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Jesse Franco Jesse is one of the hardest working students in English. He knows how to focus on his work, and get things done, and if he is missing any assignments, he makes sure to get them. Jesse's positive attitude and big smile make him a leader in English. Great work, Jesse! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: More than 90% of tiger populations disappeared in the 20th century, only about 5,000 individuals remain. J. Slater HEY SEQUOIA*Come and support our Sequoia Cheer Team this Sunday, Nov. 9th at Washington High School in Fremont. Performance time is around 5:15pm. Please arrive an hour early if you can. Admission for spectators is $6.00. Hope to see you there! Ana D./K. Beale A REMINDER FOR ALL SENIORS - If you haven?t done so already, get your Senior Portraits taken ASAP!! The deadline for portraits in the yearbook is Nov. 20th. See Ms. Bray in room 104 for more info. E. Bray SENIORS APPLYING TO CSU/UC - The first application workshop will be tomorrow (Thursday) after school in the computer lab in room 305. Questions? See Ms. Ignaitis. T. Ignaitis REMINDER - SAT REGISTRATION DEADLINE: The last day to register for the December 6, 2008 SAT test is TODAY- Wednesday, Nov. 5th. 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 GIRLS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS - Attention all girls who are interested in trying out for the JV or VARSITY basketball teams - tryouts began yesterday and continue this week at 3:30pm in the Big Gym. All participants must be cleared. S. Picchi NEED HELP IN ENGLISH? Come by room 38 tomorrow & 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 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 ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #P2 will be given today (Wed.) through Friday (11/5-11/7) at lunch in room 141. J. Kreutzmann/L. Larkin *** REMINDERS *** NOVEMBER 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 DO YOU LIVE IN EAST PALO ALTO? Would you like to get involved in your community and have your voice heard? The East Palo Alto Youth Advisory Council club wants you to join the meeting in room B-6 during lunch tomorrow (Thurs.). Get involved in EPA community events and earn community service hours! This week we will be planning our EPA service project. Snacks will be provided. E. Gallardo KARATE CHOP! Always wanted to study a martial art so that you can kick like Jet Li? Now is your chance to do so for FREE. Come to the dance studio on Wednesdays at 3:30. All students are welcome. Snack will be provided and a 5:00 east side bus home leaves from Brewster Avenue. J. West SOPHOMORE CLASS MEETING at lunch today in room 112. K. Bosco A REMINDER*Our schedule for next week is as follows: Monday (11/10) = A day (periods 1, 3, 5, 7) Tuesday (11/11) = VETERANS DAY - HOLIDAY Wednesday (11/12) = B day Thursday (11/13) = A day Friday (11/14) = B day L. Lehman WORK EXPERIENCE meets on Thursdays at lunch in room 302. See Mr. Kuliga for details. M. Kuliga IT'S ALMOST HERE! Sequoia's fall musical, "Once Upon a Mattress", opens Saturday, November 15th and runs for only 2 weekends! Don't miss seeing your fellow students on stage & finding out the "real" story of this fairy tale! Tickets are on sale now in the treasurer's office - $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Show dates/times are: Nov. 15, 21 & 22 at 7 PM, Nov. 16 & 22 at 2 PM. D. Broome UNIVERSITY OF OREGON AND UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC will be on campus this week. Please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis ASAP. T. Ignaitis JUNIOR CLASS MEETING today & every Wednesday at lunch room 126. Please come help our class be successful this year! L. Gleaton DEAR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS - We would like to introduce you to Mr. Gabriel Ruiz. He will be serving as a campus aide. He has helped us in the past and looks forward to meeting all of you and helping our students. R. Cooke ACT REGISTRATION DEADLINE: The last day to register for the December 13, 2008 ACT test is this Friday, November 7th. 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 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 Nov 5 16:44:01 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Wed Nov 5 16:44:33 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] (no subject) Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: New: THE LAST DAY TO DROP A CLASS FOR ANY REASON is Friday, Nov 14th - See your counselor with signed parent request. D. Sleeper Ongoing: - IT'S ALMOST HERE! Sequoia's fall musical, "Once Upon a Mattress", opens Saturday, November 15th and runs for only 2 weekends! Don't miss seeing your fellow students on stage & finding out the "real" story of this fairy tale! Tickets are on sale now in the treasurer's office - $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Show dates/times are: Nov. 15, 21 & 22 at 7 PM, Nov. 16 & 22 at 2 PM. D. Broome COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: Reminder: - SENIORS APPLYING TO CSU/UC - The first application workshop is TODAY (Thursday) after school in the computer lab in room 305. Questions? See Ms. Ignaitis. T. Ignaitis Ongoing: - University of Oregon and University of the Pacific will be on campus this week. Please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis ASAP. - University of Oregon will be on campus today - Thursday, November 6th - University of Pacific will be on campus tomorrow - Friday, November 7th It is important for the students to sign up before and ASK their teachers if it is ok to miss class. Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 6, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES East Palo Alto Youth Advisory Council Club Room B-6 BSU/YSB Room 304 Work Experience Room 302 ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #P2 Room 141 Learning Center Library (2:30-4:30pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) Girls Basketball Tryouts Big Gym (3:30pm) English Tutorial Room 38 (3:30-5:30pm) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Thursday, November 6 Cross Country PAL Championship Finals @ Crystal Springs-1:00-dismiss @ 11:00am JV Football AT Capuchino-2:45-dismiss @ 11:40am VARS Boys Water Polo AT Woodside-3:00-dismiss @ 1:30pm (if they won the 11/5 game) VARS Girls Water Polo AT Burlingame-3:00-dismiss @ 1:30PM (if they won the11/4 & 11/5 games) Friday, November 7 VARS Football AT Capuchino-2:45-dismiss @ 11:40am - *Also, dismiss Cheer Team at 1:55pm JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Lane Viglienzoni Lane is a model student. She always participates, finishes her work, helps other students, and puts in extra effort. Her commitment to school puts her at the top of her class! Not to mention, her sense of humor and enthusiasm brighten up the room. Way to go, Lane! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Over its lifetime, a single oil rig can: Dump more than 90,000 metric tons of drilling fluid and metal cuttings into the ocean. J. Slater THE LAST DAY TO DROP A CLASS FOR ANY REASON is Friday, Nov 14th - See your counselor with signed parent request. D. Sleeper NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR will be on campus this Monday, November 10th. Please see Ms. Ignaitis asap for a pass. T. Ignaitis CONGRATULATIONS to the Girls Water Polo team for beating Terra Nova in Tuesday?s PAL playoff play-in game by a score of 9-4! Whatever the results of yesterday?s game, ?the Cherokees- who clinched their first-ever league championships last week - have already accomplished more than any other girls? water polo team in Sequoia?s history!? Coach Knochenhauer commends the whole team - with special accolades to Sam Pappas who he felt ?had her best game of her high school career.? (Excerpts from The Daily Journal) D. Knochenhauer 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 ACT REGISTRATION DEADLINE: The last day to register for the December 13, 2008 ACT test is TOMORROW - Friday, November 7th. 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 SENIORS APPLYING TO CSU/UC - The first application workshop will be TODAY after school in the computer lab in room 305. Questions? See Ms. Ignaitis. T. Ignaitis 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 DO YOU LIVE IN EAST PALO ALTO? Would you like to get involved in your community and have your voice heard? The East Palo Alto Youth Advisory Council club wants you to join the meeting in room B-6 during lunch TODAY. Get involved in EPA community events and earn community service hours! This week we will be planning our EPA service project. Snacks will be provided. E. Gallardo *** REMINDERS *** HEY SEQUOIA*Come and support our Sequoia Cheer Team this Sunday, Nov. 9th at Washington High School in Fremont. Performance time is around 5:15pm. Please arrive an hour early if you can. Admission for spectators is $6.00. Hope to see you there! Ana D./K. Beale A REMINDER FOR ALL SENIORS - If you haven?t done so already, get your Senior Portraits taken ASAP!! The deadline for portraits in the yearbook is Nov. 20th. See Ms. Bray in room 104 for more info. E. Bray GIRLS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS - Attention all girls who are interested in trying out for the JV or VARSITY basketball teams - tryouts continue this week at 3:30pm in the Big Gym. All participants must be cleared. S. Picchi ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #P2 will be given today & tomorrow at lunch in room 141. J. Kreutzmann/L. Larkin NOVEMBER 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 A REMINDER*Our schedule for next week is as follows: Monday (11/10) = A day (periods 1, 3, 5, 7) Tuesday (11/11) = VETERANS DAY - HOLIDAY Wednesday (11/12) = B day Thursday (11/13) = A day Friday (11/14) = B day L. Lehman WORK EXPERIENCE meets on Thursdays at lunch in room 302. See Mr. Kuliga for details. M. Kuliga IT'S ALMOST HERE! Sequoia's fall musical, "Once Upon a Mattress", opens Saturday, November 15th and runs for only 2 weekends! Don't miss seeing your fellow students on stage & finding out the "real" story of this fairy tale! Tickets are on sale now in the treasurer's office - $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Show dates/times are: Nov. 15, 21 & 22 at 7 PM, Nov. 16 & 22 at 2 PM. D. Broome UNIVERSITY OF OREGON AND UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC will be on campus this week. Please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis ASAP. 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 Fri Nov 7 08:07:10 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Fri Nov 7 08:07:42 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] Student Bulletin - Friday, 11/7/08 Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: Reminder: - THE LAST DAY TO DROP A CLASS FOR ANY REASON is Friday, Nov 14th - See your counselor with signed parent request. D. Sleeper - IT'S ALMOST HERE! Sequoia's fall musical, "Once Upon a Mattress", opens Saturday, November 15th and runs for only 2 weekends! Don't miss seeing your fellow students on stage & finding out the "real" story of this fairy tale! Tickets are on sale now in the treasurer's office - $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Show dates/times are: Nov. 15, 21 & 22 at 7 PM, Nov. 16 & 22 at 2 PM. D. Broome COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: Reminder: - University of Pacific will be on campus today - Friday, November 7th It is important for the students to sign up before and ASK their teachers if it is ok to miss class. Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN ? FRIDAY? NOVEMBER 7, 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 #P2 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, November 7 VARS Football AT Capuchino-2:45-dismiss @ 11:40am - *Also, dismiss Cheer Team at 1:55pm TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY Alex Avina Alex is energetic, friendly, and goal oriented. His charisma and thought provoking questions inspire his classmates to understand English in a different way. Alex has a positive attitude that makes everyone smile, and to top it off, Alex puts 110% into his work. Great job, Alex! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW ? RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Over its lifetime, a single oil rig can: Drill between 50-100 wells, each dumping 25,000 pounds of toxic metals, such as lead, chromium and mercury, and potent carcinogens like toluene, benzene, and xylene into the ocean. J. Slater SEQUOIA'S ANNUAL CANNED FOOD DRIVE will take place from Monday, November 10th through Friday, November 21st. Students in p. 3 and p. 4 classes will compete for a pizza party in each period. Please bring canned goods and dry packaged food. Please check the expiration dates and no pet food, please. Cans will be collected and counted daily. Thanks for all you do, Sequoia. Let me know if you have questions. L. Reibstein ROBOTICS CLUB - meet in Room 141 at lunch on Monday to discuss fundraising and rides to Woodside for Team 100. L. Larkin HEY SEQUOIA?Come and support our Sequoia Cheer Team this Sunday, Nov. 9th at Washington High School in Fremont. Performance time is around 5:15pm. Please arrive an hour early if you can. Admission for spectators is $6.00. Hope to see you there! Ana D./K. Beale ONE MORE TIME ?Our schedule for next week is as follows: Monday (11/10) = A day (periods 1, 3, 5, 7) Tuesday (11/11) = VETERANS DAY - HOLIDAY Wednesday (11/12) = B day Thursday (11/13) = A day Friday (11/14) = B day L. Lehman ACT REGISTRATION DEADLINE: The last day to register for the December 13, 2008 ACT test is TODAY - Friday, November 7th. 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 *** REMINDERS *** THE LAST DAY TO DROP A CLASS FOR ANY REASON is Friday, Nov 14th - See your counselor with signed parent request. D. Sleeper NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR will be on campus this Monday, November 10th. Please see Ms. Ignaitis asap for a pass. T. Ignaitis A REMINDER FOR ALL SENIORS ? If you haven?t done so already, get your Senior Portraits taken ASAP!! The deadline for portraits in the yearbook is Nov. 20th. See Ms. Bray in room 104 for more info. E. Bray IT'S ALMOST HERE! Sequoia's fall musical, "Once Upon a Mattress", opens Saturday, November 15th and runs for only 2 weekends! Don't miss seeing your fellow students on stage & finding out the "real" story of this fairy tale! Tickets are on sale now in the treasurer's office - $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Show dates/times are: Nov. 15, 21 & 22 at 7 PM, Nov. 16 & 22 at 2 PM. D. Broome 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 Sat Nov 8 07:12:08 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Sat Nov 8 07:12:37 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] STUDENT BULLETIN - Monday, 11/10/08 Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: Reminders: - THE LAST DAY TO DROP A CLASS FOR ANY REASON is Friday, Nov 14th - See your counselor with signed parent request. D. Sleeper - IT'S ALMOST HERE! Sequoia's fall musical, "Once Upon a Mattress", opens Saturday, November 15th and runs for only 2 weekends! Don't miss seeing your fellow students on stage & finding out the "real" story of this fairy tale! Tickets are on sale now in the treasurer's office - $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Show dates/times are: Nov. 15, 21 & 22 at 7 PM, Nov. 16 & 22 at 2 PM. D. Broome COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN ? MONDAY? NOVEMBER 10, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES ASB Activities Center Chess Club Room 142 Learning Center Library (2:30-4:30pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) School After School Room 304 (3:20pm) 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**) Friday, November 14 Football VS Carlmont-F/S-4:00-VARS-7:00-dismiss F/S @ 2:10 Saturday, November 15 Cross Country-CCS Meet @ Toro Park, Salinas-9:00AM TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY Flor Cuatianquiz (pronounced QUATEEANKISS) --Flor brings the perfect mix of effort, consistency, & sweetness to the classroom. And she spreads the positive vibe by always helping those around her. Thanks, Flor! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW ? RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Over its lifetime, a single oil rig can: Pollute the air as much as 7,000 cars driving 50 miles a day. J. Slater REMEMBER that today?s an ?A? day (pds. 1, 3, 5, 7) - Tomorrow?s Veterans Day (holiday!), rest of week B-A-B. L. Lehman 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 DRIVER ED: if you wish to take a Driver Ed course here at Sequoia after school for FREE, please see your grade level GIS, Ms. Port or Ms. Barreto,in the Counseling office to sign up. D. Sleeper HAVE LOTS OF JUNK? Did you miss the senior rummage sale? Well, don't worry! Clean your junk out and bring it to room 209 before November 24. Proceeds help Sequoia students make their way to France! K. Chin SEQUOIA'S ANNUAL CANNED FOOD DRIVE will take place beginning today - Monday, November 10th and will run through Friday, November 21st. Students in p. 3 and p. 4 classes will compete for a pizza party in each period. Please bring canned goods and dry packaged food. Please check the expiration dates and no pet food, please. Cans will be collected and counted daily. Thanks for all you do, Sequoia. Let me know if you have questions. L. Reibstein ROBOTICS CLUB - meets today in Room 141 at lunch to discuss fundraising and rides to Woodside for Team 100. L. Larkin A REMINDER - the last day to drop a class for any reason is THIS Friday, Nov 14th - See your counselor with signed parent request. D. Sleeper 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 SEQUOIA'S FALL MUSICAL, "Once Upon a Mattress" is almost here! The musical opens this Saturday, November 15th and runs for only 2 weekends! Don't miss seeing your fellow students on stage & finding out the "real" story of this fairy tale! Tickets are on sale now in the treasurer's office - $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Show dates/times are: Nov. 15, 21 & 22 at 7 PM, Nov. 16 & 22 at 2 PM. D. Broome ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #R1 will be given this Wednesday through Friday (11/12-11/14) at lunch in room 141. 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 WORK EXPERIENCE meets on Thursdays at lunch in room 302. See Mr. Kuliga for details. M. Kuliga *** REMINDERS *** NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR will be on campus today - Monday, November 10th. Please see Ms. Ignaitis asap for a pass. T. Ignaitis A REMINDER FOR ALL SENIORS ? If you haven?t done so already, get your Senior Portraits taken ASAP!! The deadline for portraits in the yearbook is Nov. 20th. See Ms. Bray in room 104 for more info. 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 Tue Nov 11 15:32:55 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Tue Nov 11 15:33:33 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] STUDENT BULLETIN - Wednesday, 11/12/08 Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: Reminders: - THE LAST DAY TO DROP A CLASS FOR ANY REASON is THIS Friday, Nov. 14th - See your counselor with signed parent request. D. Sleeper - IT'S ALMOST HERE! Sequoia's fall musical, "Once Upon a Mattress", opens Saturday, November 15th and runs for only 2 weekends! Don't miss seeing your fellow students on stage & finding out the "real" story of this fairy tale! Tickets are on sale now in the treasurer's office - $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Show dates/times are: Nov. 15, 21 & 22 at 7 PM, Nov. 16 & 22 at 2 PM. D. Broome COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: New: - CAL STATE EAST BAY will be on campus this Friday, 11/14. Please see Ms. Ignaitis for a pass. T. Ignaitis Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN ? WEDNESDAY? NOVEMBER 12, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES Junior Class Room 126 Freshman Class Room 106 Allons-y a Paris Room 209 ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #R1 Room 141 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**) Friday, November 14 Football VS Carlmont-F/S-4:00-VARS-7:00-dismiss F/S @ 2:10 Saturday, November 15 Cross Country-CCS Meet @ Toro Park, Salinas-9:00AM ?Once Upon a Mattress?-Carrington Hall-7:00PM Sunday, November 16 ?Once Upon a Mattress?-Carrington Hall-2:00PM TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY Matteo Porcedda (pronounced PORCHAYDA) --aka "Crunchy Wrapper"--Matteo is a mental powerhouse. He was last year, too, but now that he's more organized, punctual, and reliable, it's almost scary. Thanks, Matteo! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW ? RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: If just 25% of U.S. families used 10 fewer plastic bags a month, we would save over 2.5 BILLION bags a year. J. Slater WE JUST LEARNED THAT A GROUP OF FEMALE STUDENTS helped a fellow student who last week experienced a medical emergency while at school. We need to know who you are so we can (1) thank you for your assistance and (2) get additional details for the family.If you participated in this random act of kindness, come by room 44 and let us/Mrs. Bussey know who you are. Thank you. M. Bussey INTERESTED IN A CAREER in business, advertising, accounting, and/or insurance? There is a local internship opportunity available for any high school student. See Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH ANIMALS? There is a volunteer opportunity available for you in the area. See Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis CAL STATE EAST BAY will be on campus this Friday, 11/14. Please see Ms. Ignaitis for a pass. T. Ignaitis ARE YOU BUMMED YOU MISSED TUESDAY'S AFTER SCHOOL COOKING CLASS? Wipe away your tears, a make-up class is being offered at the same time on Thursday. See you there. J. West DRIVER ED: if you wish to take a Driver Ed course here at Sequoia after school for FREE, please see your grade level GIS, Ms. Port or Ms. Barreto,in the Counseling office to sign up. D. Sleeper ANOTHER REMINDER that the last day to drop a class for any reason is THIS Friday, Nov. 14th - See your counselor with signed parent request. D. Sleeper KICK A HOLE IN A WALL OR SMASH A STACK OF BOARDS. Free Karate classes are being taught in the dance studio on Wednesdays at 3:30. Do not miss out! J. West HAVE LOTS OF JUNK? Did you miss the senior rummage sale? Well, don't worry! Clean your junk out and bring it to room 209 before November 24. Proceeds help Sequoia students make their way to France! K. Chin 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 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 *** REMINDERS *** SEQUOIA'S ANNUAL CANNED FOOD DRIVE is going on now and will run through Friday, November 21st. Students in p. 3 and p. 4 classes will compete for a pizza party in each period. Please bring canned goods and dry packaged food. Please check the expiration dates and no pet food, please. Cans will be collected and counted daily. Thanks for all you do, Sequoia. Let me know if you have questions. L. Reibstein ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #R1 will be given today through Friday (11/12-11/14) at lunch in room 141. J. Kreutzmann/L. Larkin SEQUOIA'S FALL MUSICAL, "Once Upon a Mattress" is almost here! The musical opens this Saturday, November 15th and runs for only 2 weekends! Don't miss seeing your fellow students on stage & finding out the "real" story of this fairy tale! Tickets are on sale now in the treasurer's office - $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Show dates/times are: Nov. 15, 21 & 22 at 7 PM, Nov. 16 & 22 at 2 PM. D. Broome 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 Nov 12 16:38:33 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Thu Nov 13 08:37:27 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] STUDENT BULLETIN - Thursday, 11/13/08 Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** - THIS MONDAY, 11/17 we will be on a collaboration day schedule as shown below. L. Lehman MONDAY COLLABORATION DAY SCHEDULE Monday, 11/17/08 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 GENERAL INFORMATION: Reminders: - THE LAST DAY TO DROP A CLASS FOR ANY REASON is TOMORROW - Friday, Nov. 14th - See your counselor with signed parent request. D. Sleeper - IT'S ALMOST HERE! Sequoia's fall musical, "Once Upon a Mattress", opens Saturday, November 15th and runs for only 2 weekends! Don't miss seeing your fellow students on stage & finding out the "real" story of this fairy tale! Tickets are on sale now in the treasurer's office - $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Show dates/times are: Nov. 15, 21 & 22 at 7 PM, Nov. 16 & 22 at 2 PM. D. Broome COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: Reminders: - CAL STATE EAST BAY will be on campus tomorrow Friday, 11/14. Please see Ms. Ignaitis for a pass. T. Ignaitis Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN ? THURSDAY? NOVEMBER 13, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES BSU/YSB Room 304 Work Experience Room 302 ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #R1 Room 141 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**) Friday, November 14 Football VS Carlmont-F/S-4:00-VARS-7:00-dismiss F/S @ 2:10 Saturday, November 15 Cross Country-CCS Meet @ Toro Park, Salinas-9:00AM ?Once Upon a Mattress?-Carrington Hall-7:00PM Sunday, November 16 ?Once Upon a Mattress?-Carrington Hall-2:00PM TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY Katerina Petrova --I feel blessed to have Katerina in our class. Teach her? She teacher me! She is an unforgettable combination of intelligence, sophistication, and generosity. Thanks, Katerina! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW ? RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Every ton of recycled office paper saves 380 gallons of oil. J. Slater BSU/YSB meeting today at Lunch in room 304. Let's talk about CHANGE! T. Henderson 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 DON?T FORGET - Work Experience meets today & every Thursday at lunch in room 302. See Mr. Kuliga for details. M. Kuliga *** REMINDERS *** WE JUST LEARNED THAT A GROUP OF FEMALE STUDENTS helped a fellow student who last week experienced a medical emergency while at school. We need to know who you are so we can (1) thank you for your assistance and (2) get additional details for the family. If you participated in this random act of kindness, come by room 44 and let Mrs. Bussey know who you are. Thank you. M. Bussey CAL STATE EAST BAY will be on campus Tomorrow - Friday, 11/14. Please see Ms. Ignaitis for a pass. T. Ignaitis ARE YOU BUMMED YOU MISSED TUESDAY'S AFTER SCHOOL COOKING CLASS? Wipe away your tears, a make-up class is being offered at the same time TODAY (Thursday). See you there. J. West DRIVER ED: if you wish to take a Driver Ed course here at Sequoia after school for FREE, please see your grade level GIS, Ms. Port or Ms. Barreto,in the Counseling office to sign up. D. Sleeper ANOTHER REMINDER that the last day to drop a class for any reason is TOMORROW - Friday, Nov. 14th - See your counselor with signed parent request. D. Sleeper SEQUOIA'S ANNUAL CANNED FOOD DRIVE is going on now and will run through Friday, November 21st. Students in p. 3 and p. 4 classes will compete for a pizza party in each period. Please bring canned goods and dry packaged food. Please check the expiration dates and no pet food, please. Cans will be collected and counted daily. Thanks for all you do, Sequoia. Let me know if you have questions. L. Reibstein ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #R1 will be given today & tomorrow at lunch in room 141. J. Kreutzmann/L. Larkin SEQUOIA'S FALL MUSICAL, "Once Upon a Mattress" is almost here! The musical opens this Saturday, November 15th and runs for only 2 weekends! Don't miss seeing your fellow students on stage & finding out the "real" story of this fairy tale! Tickets are on sale now in the treasurer's office - $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Show dates/times are: Nov. 15, 21 & 22 at 7 PM, Nov. 16 & 22 at 2 PM. D. Broome 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 Nov 13 16:17:37 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Thu Nov 13 16:19:11 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] STUDENT BULLEITN - Friday, 11/14/08 Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: Reminder: - THIS MONDAY, 11/17 we will be on a collaboration day schedule as shown below. L. Lehman MONDAY COLLABORATION DAY SCHEDULE Monday, 11/17/08 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 Reminders: - THE LAST DAY TO DROP A CLASS FOR ANY REASON is TODAY - Friday, Nov. 14th - See your counselor with signed parent request. D. Sleeper - IT'S ALMOST HERE! Sequoia's fall musical, "Once Upon a Mattress", opens tomorrow - Saturday, November 15th and runs for only 2 weekends! Don't miss seeing your fellow students on stage & finding out the "real" story of this fairy tale! Tickets are on sale now in the treasurer's office - $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Show dates/times are: Nov. 15, 21 & 22 at 7 PM, Nov. 16 & 22 at 2 PM. D. Broome COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN ? FRIDAY? NOVEMBER 14, 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 #R1 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, November 14 Football VS Carlmont-F/S-4:00-VARS-7:00-dismiss F/S @ 2:10 Saturday, November 15 Cross Country-CCS Meet @ Toro Park, Salinas-9:00AM ?Once Upon a Mattress?-Carrington Hall-7:00PM Sunday, November 16 ?Once Upon a Mattress?-Carrington Hall-2:00PM TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY Armando Castillo --Armando is a rock. Behind the quiet exterior, is the talent of a genius. Without even knowing it, he is a guide for other to follow. Thanks, Armando! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW ? RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Energy saved from one recycled aluminum can will operate a TV set for 3 hours, and is the equivalent to half a can of gasoline. J. Slater CONGRATULATIONS AND A HUGE THANK YOU to Bedros Babekian. CACC, Armenian Food Festival called to let us know that Bedros did a great job last Saturday. He volunteered from 10am to 12am ? what a long day! Here?s to You, Bedros! E. Valencia INTERESTED IN A CAREER in business, advertising, accounting, and/or insurance? There is a local internship opportunity available for any high school student. See Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH ANIMALS? There is a volunteer opportunity available for you in the area. See Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis ARE YOU A JUNIOR WHO WOULD LIKE TO BEGIN COLLEGE NOW? If so, Middle College High School would like to invite you to our information meeting Thursday, November 20th from 7-8 pm at the Sequoia Union High School District board room. For more information see your guidance advisor or call 306-3120. K. Smith THIS MONDAY, 11/17 we will be on a collaboration day schedule as shown. L. Lehman ANOTHER REMINDER that the last day to drop a class for any reason is TODAY - Friday, Nov. 14th - See your counselor with signed parent request. D. Sleeper SEQUOIA'S FALL MUSICAL, "Once Upon a Mattress" is just about here! The musical opens tomorrow - Saturday, November 15th and runs for only 2 weekends! Don't miss seeing your fellow students on stage & finding out the "real" story of this fairy tale! Tickets are on sale in the treasurer's office - $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Show dates/times are: Nov. 15, 21 & 22 at 7 PM, Nov. 16 & 22 at 2 PM. D. Broome *** REMINDERS *** CAL STATE EAST BAY will be on campus TODAY - Friday, 11/14. Please see Ms. Ignaitis for a pass. 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 Fri Nov 14 17:22:48 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Fri Nov 14 17:23:28 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] STUDENT BULLETIN - Monday, 11/17/08 Message-ID: PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: Reminder: - TODAY - MONDAY, 11/17 we will be on a collaboration day schedule as shown below. L. Lehman MONDAY COLLABORATION DAY SCHEDULE Monday, 11/17/08 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 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? NOVEMBER 17, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES ASB Activities Center Chess Club Room 142 Girls Embracing Life Teen Resource Center (1:00-2:30pm) School After School Library (1:00pm) 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, November 21 ?Once Upon a Mattress?-Carrington Hall-7:00PM Saturday, November 22 ?Once Upon a Mattress?-Carrington Hall-2:00PM and 7:00PM TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY Noemi Castaneda (pronounced no-EM-ee) Noemi gets the award for love of learning. She comes to class each day ready to learn something new, and she always tries her best. Noemi has a positive attitude and a great smile. She's happy to help her classmates, too. Keep it up, Noemi!! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW ? RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: 63,000 square miles of rainforests are being destroyed each year. J. Slater 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 WORK EXPERIENCE meets on Thursdays at lunch in room 302. See Mr. Kuliga for details. M. Kuliga 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 CALIFORNIA MATH LEAGUE CONTEST #R2 will be given this Wednesday through Friday (11/19-11/21) 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 SOPHOMORE CLASS will meet this Wednesday during lunch in room 112. Hope to see you there! K. Bosco *** REMINDERS *** ARE YOU A JUNIOR WHO WOULD LIKE TO BEGIN COLLEGE NOW? If so, Middle College High School would like to invite you to our information meeting Thursday, November 20th from 7-8 pm at the Sequoia Union High School District board room. For more information see your guidance advisor or call 306-3120. K. Smith 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 Nov 17 16:47:28 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Mon Nov 17 16:47:44 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] STUDENT BULLETIN - Tuesday, 11/18/08 Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: - A REMINDER TO JUNIORS: The Ca*ada Middle College High School Program is hosting an information meeting this Thursday, November 20th from 7-8 pm in the Sequoia Union High School District board room. This meeting will give an overview of the program, you will have an opportunity to ask questions, and speak wth a student panel. For more information see your guidance advisor or call 306-3120. K. Smith 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? NOVEMBER 18, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES ECOS Club Room 207 Anime Club Room 209 German Club Room 126 Learning Center Library (2:30-4:30pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) Hip Hop Club Student Activities Center (3:15pm) Salsa Dancing MPR (3:30pm) Tuesday Night Math Tutorial Math Wing (5-8pm) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Friday, November 21 ?Once Upon a Mattress?-Carrington Hall-7:00PM Saturday, November 22 ?Once Upon a Mattress?-Carrington Hall-2:00PM and 7:00PM TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY Omar Montes Chavez Omar may only be a freshman, but he acts like he's already in college. He turns in every assignment on time and complete to the best of his ability. He stays focused and motivated no matter what. Omar, keep up your hard work and you will succeed for sure! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW ? RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Americans use 50 million tons of paper annually ? consuming more than 850 million trees. J. Slater THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH IS GREAT AMERICAN SMOKE OUT DAY and the Teen Resource Center Youth Advisory Board wants you to know that: If both of your parents smoke, you are twice as likely smoke. Break the cycle in your family. If you'd like to get support to prevent you from smoking or support to help you quit smoking, stop by the Teen Resource Center to learn what services are available for you and your parents. M. Mosqueda THERE WILL BE A POLY CLUB MEETING in the big gym at 12 noon tomorrow ? Wednesday, 11/19. Hope to see you there! F. Lause ARE YOU A JUNIOR WHO WOULD LIKE TO BEGIN COLLEGE NOW? The Ca*ada Middle College High School Program is hosting an information meeting this Thursday, November 20th from 7-8 pm in the Sequoia Union High School District board room. This meeting will give an overview of the program, you will have an opportunity to ask questions, and speak wth a student panel. For more information see your guidance advisor or call 306-3120. K. Smith INTERESTED IN A CAREER in business, advertising, accounting, and/or insurance? There is a local internship opportunity available for any high school student. See Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH ANIMALS? There is a volunteer opportunity available for you in the area. See Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis HAVE LOTS OF JUNK? Last chance - drop off your stuff to room 209 by this Friday, November 21st. Proceeds help Sequoia students make their way to France! K. Chin JUNIOR CLASS MEETING tomorrow & every Wednesday at lunch room 126. Please come help our class be successful this year! L. Gleaton *** REMINDERS *** 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 WORK EXPERIENCE meets on Thursdays at lunch in room 302. See Mr. Kuliga for details. M. Kuliga CALIFORNIA MATH LEAGUE CONTEST #R2 will be given tomorrow - Wednesday through Friday (11/19-11/21) 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 SOPHOMORE CLASS will meet tomorrow (Wednesday) during lunch in room 112. Hope to see you there! K. Bosco 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 Nov 18 19:45:46 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Tue Nov 18 19:46:22 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] STUDENT BULLEITN - Wednesday, 11/19/08 Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: - ATTENTION SEQUOIA SENIORS! Hard to believe, but it's now time to start preparing for Graduation. Sequoia High School has partnered with Jostens to provide all the things you need, including cap and gown, the official Sequoia High School announcements, and other items to help the Class of 2009 celebrate graduation. Your student received a graduation order packet on Monday November 17th during the senior assembly. Inside this packet you will find the cap and gown order form, catalog, and price sheet. Jostens will be on-campus collecting cap and gown orders TODAY ? Wednesday, November 19th during lunch hours and Saturday, November 22nd from 10:00am - 11:00pm. You can also mail in your completed order form or place your order online at http://www.sfgrad.com/ . The deadline to place your cap and gown and announcement orders is Friday, December 5th! To qualify for one large group discount, all orders must be submitted together. To avoid incurring late charges, please place your order by Friday, December 5th. L. Reibstein/M. Eldred (Jostens) - A REMINDER TO JUNIORS: The Canada Middle College High School Program is hosting an information meeting this Thursday, November 20th from 7-8 pm in the Sequoia Union High School District board room. This meeting will give an overview of the program, you will have an opportunity to ask questions, and speak wth a student panel. For more information see your guidance advisor or call 306-3120. K. Smith 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? NOVEMBER 19, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES Junior Class Room 126 Freshman Class Room 106 Allons-y a Paris Room 209 Sophomore Class Room 112 CALIFORNIA MATH LEAGUE CONTEST #R2 Room 103 Poly Club Big Gym (12 noon) 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 (3:30-5:30pm) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Thursday, November 20 Boys Basketball VS Oceana-F/S-4:30-VARS-6:00 (scrim.) Girls Basketball AT Burlingame-F/S & VARS-4:00-dismiss both @ 2:10pm Girls Soccer AT Menlo School-VARS-3:00-F/S-4:15-dismiss both @ 1:30pm Friday, November 21 ?Once Upon a Mattress?-Carrington Hall-7:00PM Girls Basketball VS Oceana-F/S-4:30-VARS-6:00 Saturday, November 22 ?Once Upon a Mattress?-Carrington Hall-2:00PM and 7:00PM TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY Silvia Morales I am so proud of Silvia! She really pushes herself to keep trying new things, and she's not afraid to make a mistake in front of the class. Silvia is learning more and more each day. Way to go, Silvia! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW ? RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Every day 50 to 100 species of plants and animals become extinct as their habitat and human influences destroy them. J. Slater TOMORROW IS GREAT AMERICAN SMOKE OUT DAY and the Teen Resource Center Youth Advisory Board would like you to know that: Smoking related diseases cause an estimated 440,000 deaths each year in the US alone! If you are someone who smokes and would like to learn how to stop smoking, come by the Teen Resource Center to find out more about resources available to you! M. Mosqueda DO YOU LIVE IN EAST PALO ALTO? Would you like to get involved in your community and have your voice heard? The East Palo Alto Youth Advisory Council wants you to join the meeting in room B-6, Mrs. Boyd?s room, during lunch tomorrow (Thurs.). Get involved in EPA community events and earn community service hours! This week we will be planning our EPA service project. Snacks will be provided. E. Gallardo ATTENTION SEQUOIA SENIORS! Hard to believe, but it's now time to start preparing for Graduation. Sequoia High School has partnered with Jostens to provide all the things you need, including cap and gown, the official Sequoia High School announcements, and other items to help the Class of 2009 celebrate graduation. Your student received a graduation order packet on Monday November 17th during the senior assembly. Inside this packet you will find the cap and gown order form, catalog, and price sheet. Jostens will be on-campus collecting cap and gown orders TODAY ? Wednesday, November 19th during lunch hours and Saturday, November 22nd from 10:00am - 11:00pm. You can also mail in your completed order form or place your order online at http://www.sfgrad.com/ . The deadline to place your cap and gown and announcement orders is Friday, December 5th! To qualify for one large group discount, all orders must be submitted together. To avoid incurring late charges, please place your order by Friday, December 5th. L. Reibstein/M. Eldred (Jostens) ON SALE NOW IN THE STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER AT LUNCH....."UNALIYI" buttons - $1 each; new thicker breakaway Sequoia lanyards - $3 each. We ordered 300 of each and when they are gone, they are gone. Hope to see you!!! L. Reibstein 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 *** REMINDERS *** THERE WILL BE A POLY CLUB MEETING in the big gym at 12 noon today ? Wednesday, 11/19. Hope to see you there! F. Lause ARE YOU A JUNIOR WHO WOULD LIKE TO BEGIN COLLEGE NOW? The Ca*ada Middle College High School Program is hosting an information meeting tomorrow - Thursday, November 20th from 7-8 pm in the Sequoia Union High School District board room. This meeting will give an overview of the program, you will have an opportunity to ask questions, and speak wth a student panel. For more information see your guidance advisor or call 306-3120. K. Smith 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 CALIFORNIA MATH LEAGUE CONTEST #R2 will be given today through Friday (11/19-11/21) at lunch in Room 103. J. Kreutzmann/L. Larkin SOPHOMORE CLASS will meet today (Wednesday) during lunch in room 112. Hope to see you there! K. Bosco 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 Nov 19 21:13:37 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Wed Nov 19 21:14:02 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] STUDENT BULLETIN - Thursay, 11/20/08 Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: REMINDERS: - ATTENTION SEQUOIA SENIORS! Hard to believe, but it's now time to start preparing for Graduation. Sequoia High School has partnered with Jostens to provide all the things you need, including cap and gown, the official Sequoia High School announcements, and other items to help the Class of 2009 celebrate graduation. Your student received a graduation order packet on Monday November 17th during the senior assembly. Inside this packet you will find the cap and gown order form, catalog, and price sheet. Jostens will be on-campus collecting cap and gown orders this Saturday, November 22nd from 10:00am - 11:00pm. You can also mail in your completed order form or place your order online at http://www.sfgrad.com/ . The deadline to place your cap and gown and announcement orders is Friday, December 5th! To qualify for one large group discount, all orders must be submitted together. To avoid incurring late charges, please place your order by Friday, December 5th. L. Reibstein/M. Eldred (Jostens) - A REMINDER TO JUNIORS: The Canada Middle College High School Program is hosting an information meeting TONIGHT - Thursday, November 20th from 7-8 pm in the Sequoia Union High School District board room. This meeting will give an overview of the program, you will have an opportunity to ask questions, and speak wth a student panel. For more information see your guidance advisor or call 306-3120. K. Smith 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? NOVEMBER 20, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES BSU/YSB Room 304 E-PAY-AC Club Room B-6 Work Experience Room 302 CALIFORNIA MATH LEAGUE CONTEST #R2 Room 103 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, November 20 Boys Basketball VS Oceana-F/S-4:30-VARS-6:00 (scrim.) Girls Basketball AT Burlingame-F/S & VARS-4:00-dismiss both @ 2:40pm Girls Soccer AT Menlo School-VARS-3:00-F/S-4:15-dismiss both @ 1:30pm Friday, November 21 ?Once Upon a Mattress?-Carrington Hall-7:00PM Girls Basketball VS Oceana-F/S-4:30-VARS-6:00 Saturday, November 22 ?Once Upon a Mattress?-Carrington Hall-2:00PM and 7:00PM TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY Erika Samuelson Erika is on fire this semester! She does everything to the best of her ability, and clearly has her eyes on the prize. Keep it up Erika! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW ? RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: A study has shown that there are possibly over 30 million species of insects dwelling in the canopies of tropical forests. J. Slater A NOTE FROM THE TEEN RESOURCE CENTER YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD: TODAY, November 20th is the Great American Smoke Out Day and we'd like you to know that: Cigarette smoking has been identified as the most important source of preventable morbidity and premature mortality in the US and the world! If you are someone who smokes and would like to get support to stop smoking, stop by the Teen Resource Center to find out where you can get help! Today during lunch, Youth Advisory Board members will be going around campus distributing information about smoking so look up for them! M. Mosqueda INTERESTED IN A CAREER in business, advertising, accounting, and/or insurance? There is a local internship opportunity available for any high school student. See Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH ANIMALS? There is a volunteer opportunity available for you in the area. See Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS WHO WOULD LIKE TO BEGIN COLLEGE NOW ? A reminder that The Ca*ada Middle College High School Program is hosting an information meeting TONIGHT - Thursday, November 20th from 7-8 pm in the Sequoia Union High School District board room. This meeting will give an overview of the program, you will have an opportunity to ask questions, and speak with a student panel. For more information see your guidance advisor or call 306-3120. K. Smith DO YOU LIVE IN EAST PALO ALTO? Would you like to get involved in your community and have your voice heard? The East Palo Alto Youth Advisory Council wants you to join the meeting in room B-6, Mrs. Boyd?s room, during lunch today (Thurs.). Get involved in EPA community events and earn community service hours! This week we will be planning our EPA service project. Snacks will be provided. E. Gallardo 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 THE CHESS CLUB meets every Friday and Monday at lunch in room 142. Come on by! S. Wong SENIOR CLASS meets tomorrow & every Friday in room 123 at lunch. Seniors - please plan to attend! D. Weyant *** REMINDERS *** ATTENTION SEQUOIA SENIORS! Hard to believe, but it's now time to start preparing for Graduation. Sequoia High School has partnered with Jostens to provide all the things you need, including cap and gown, the official Sequoia High School announcements, and other items to help the Class of 2009 celebrate graduation. Your student received a graduation order packet on Monday November 17th during the senior assembly. Inside this packet you will find the cap and gown order form, catalog, and price sheet. Jostens will be on-campus collecting cap and gown orders this Saturday, November 22nd from 10:00am - 11:00pm. You can also mail in your completed order form or place your order online at http://www.sfgrad.com/ . The deadline to place your cap and gown and announcement orders is Friday, December 5th! To qualify for one large group discount, all orders must be submitted together. To avoid incurring late charges, please place your order by Friday, December 5th. L. Reibstein/M. Eldred (Jostens) ON SALE NOW IN THE STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER AT LUNCH....."UNALIYI" buttons - $1 each; new thicker breakaway Sequoia lanyards - $3 each. We ordered 300 of each and when they are gone, they are gone. Hope to see you!!! L. Reibstein 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 WORK EXPERIENCE meets on Thursdays at lunch in room 302. See Mr. Kuliga for details. M. Kuliga CALIFORNIA MATH LEAGUE CONTEST #R2 will be given today & 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 Nov 20 20:06:00 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Thu Nov 20 20:06:39 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] STUDENT BULLETIN - Friday, 11/21/08 Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: - STRONG REMINDER TO ALL SENIORS: complete your CSU applications ASAP. Help desk takes off for Thanksgiving weekend. DEADLINE: Nov. 30th. D. Sleeper - 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 REMINDERS: - ATTENTION SEQUOIA SENIORS! Hard to believe, but it's now time to start preparing for Graduation. Sequoia High School has partnered with Jostens to provide all the things you need, including cap and gown, the official Sequoia High School announcements, and other items to help the Class of 2009 celebrate graduation. Your student received a graduation order packet on Monday November 17th during the senior assembly. Inside this packet you will find the cap and gown order form, catalog, and price sheet. Jostens will be on-campus collecting cap and gown orders TOMORROW -Saturday, November 22nd from 10:00am - 11:00pm. You can also mail in your completed order form or place your order online at http://www.sfgrad.com/ . The deadline to place your cap and gown and announcement orders is Friday, December 5th! To qualify for one large group discount, all orders must be submitted together. To avoid incurring late charges, please place your order by Friday, December 5th. L. Reibstein/M. Eldred (Jostens) 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 Senior Class Room 123 Chess Club Room 142 Sequoia Film Society Room 120 DREAM Club Room 207 GSA Room 42 CALIFORNIA MATH LEAGUE CONTEST #R2 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, November 21 *Once Upon a Mattress*-Carrington Hall-7:00PM Girls Basketball VS Oceana-F/S-4:30-VARS-6:00 Saturday, November 22 *Once Upon a Mattress*-Carrington Hall-2:00PM and 7:00PM TODAY*S STUDENT OF THE DAY Fatima Aguilar Fatima should be very proud of herself: simply put, at school she gets the job done with style and skill, and she is a kind and generous soul. Keep it the great work Fatima: Jade House loves you! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA*S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: More than anything else, rainforest is destroyed by peasant farmers. However, the responsibility for this lies largely with the governments who fail to promote land reform and sustainable agricultural practices as an alternative forest clearance. J. Slater THE TEEN RESOURCE CENTER YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD would like you to know that: If you start smoking now, you are more likely to develop nicotine addiction and you are more likely to continue smoking throughout your life! Smoking costs the US over $150 billion annually in healthcare costs! Help your self and help the economy! If you are currently a smoker and would like to get help to stop smoking, come by the Teen Resource Center to find out more about places where you can get help. M. Mosqueda STRONG REMINDER TO ALL SENIORS: complete your CSU applications ASAP. Help desk takes off for Thanksgiving weekend. DEADLINE: Nov. 30th. D. Sleeper ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FUN AND CHALLENGING NEW ACTIVITY? Come to the Sequoia Rock Climbing Club Tuesdays 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 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 A REMINDER TO SEQUOIA SENIORS! Hard to believe, but it's now time to start preparing for Graduation. Sequoia High School has partnered with Jostens to provide all the things you need, including cap and gown, the official Sequoia High School announcements, and other items to help the Class of 2009 celebrate graduation. Your student received a graduation order packet on Monday November 17th during the senior assembly. Inside this packet you will find the cap and gown order form, catalog, and price sheet. Jostens will be on-campus collecting cap and gown orders TOMORROW - Saturday, November 22nd from 10:00am - 11:00pm. You can also mail in your completed order form or place your order online at http://www.sfgrad.com/ . The deadline to place your cap and gown and announcement orders is Friday, December 5th! To qualify for one large group discount, all orders must be submitted together. To avoid incurring late charges, please place your order by Friday, December 5th. L. Reibstein/M. Eldred (Jostens) THE CHESS CLUB meets every Friday and Monday at lunch in room 142. Come on by! S. Wong SENIOR CLASS meets today & every Friday in room 123 at lunch. Seniors - please plan to attend! D. Weyant *** REMINDERS *** ON SALE NOW IN THE STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER AT LUNCH....."UNALIYI" buttons - $1 each; new thicker breakaway Sequoia lanyards - $3 each. We ordered 300 of each and when they are gone, they are gone. Hope to see you!!! L. Reibstein CALIFORNIA MATH LEAGUE CONTEST #R2 will be given today 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 Sun Nov 23 21:58:18 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Sun Nov 23 21:58:32 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] STUDENT BULLETIN - Monday, 11/24/08 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: - STRONG REMINDER TO ALL SENIORS: complete your CSU applications ASAP. Help desk takes off for Thanksgiving weekend. DEADLINE: Nov. 30th. D. Sleeper - 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 ? MONDAY? NOVEMBER 24, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES ASB Activities Center Chess Club Room 142 Learning Center Library (2:30-4:30pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) School After School Room 304 (3:20pm) Digital Photography Room 20 (3:30-4:30pm) Girls Embracing Lie Teen Resource Center (3:30-5:00pm) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Monday, November 24 Girls Basketball VS Mercy Burlingame-F/S-4:30-VARS-6:00 Girls Soccer AT Piedmont Hills-VARS-3:00-F/S-4:30-dismiss both @ 1:15pm Tuesday, November 25 Girls Basketball AT Capuchino-F/S-5:00-VARS-6:30 Boys Soccer AT Palo Alto-VARS-3:00-F/S-4:15-dismiss both @ 1:30pm Wednesday, November 26 Boys VARS Soccer VS SHC (scrim)-3:00-dismiss @ 2:10pm TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY Jorge Gonzalez-Delgado Jorge has been a consistent joy to work with in class; he's curious, diligent and hard-working. Thanks, Jorge, and keep on making us proud. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW ? RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: The U.S. burns 10,000 gallons of gasoline a second. J. Slater FIRST ALERT? just a heads-up! Hard to believe, but please see the Finals Schedule. B. Hansen 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) CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GIRLS WATER POLO TEAM... not only did they have a great season, but they finished in the top 5 teams for collective team GPA with a 3.685 and was recognized by the CIF sportsmanship committee. Way to go girls!R. Cooke 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: Monday, Dec 1 and Tuesday, Dec 2 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 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 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 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 *** STRONG REMINDER TO ALL SENIORS: complete your CSU applications ASAP. Help desk takes off for Thanksgiving weekend. DEADLINE: Nov. 30th. D. Sleeper ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FUN AND CHALLENGING NEW ACTIVITY? Come to the Sequoia Rock Climbing Club Tuesdays 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 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 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 Nov 24 22:32:18 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Mon Nov 24 22:32:32 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] STUDENT BULLETIN - Tuesday, 11/25/08 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: - STRONG REMINDER TO ALL SENIORS: complete your CSU applications ASAP. Help desk takes off for Thanksgiving weekend. DEADLINE: Nov. 30th. D. Sleeper - 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? NOVEMBER 25, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES ECOS Club Room 207 Anime Club Room 209 Sequoia Rock Climbing Club Room 120 Learning Center Library (2:30-4:30pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) Hip Hop Club Student Activities Center (3:15pm) Salsa Dancing MPR (3:30pm) Tuesday Night Math Tutorial Math Wing (5-8pm) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Tuesday, November 25 Girls Basketball AT Capuchino-F/S-5:00-VARS-6:30-dismiss @ 2:10pm Boys Soccer AT Palo Alto-VARS-3:00-F/S-4:15-dismiss both @ 1:30pm Wednesday, November 26 Boys VARS Soccer VS SHC (scrim)-3:00-dismiss @ 2:10pm TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY Zeenat Ali Zeenat brings so much to our classes: determination, intelligence, and kindness (though she does have a wicked sense of humor). Thanks for making Jade House a better place, Zeenat! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW ? RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Offshore drilling exposes wildlife to the threat of oil spills that would devastate their populations. J. Slater STUDENTS: Interested in joining the track team? A pre-season track and field meeting will take place on Monday, December 1st at Lunch in the Big Gym. All students who are not currently playing a sport, but who are interested in track and field this upcoming Spring season should attend the meeting or see Coach Dilley ASAP. A. Dilley 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 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 on 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 3:30-5:50pm 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 TONIGHT IS TUESDAY NIGHT MATH TUTORIAL 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 STRONG REMINDER TO ALL SENIORS: complete your CSU applications ASAP. Help desk takes off for Thanksgiving weekend. DEADLINE: Nov. 30th. D. Sleeper *** REMINDERS *** 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: Monday, Dec 1st and Tuesday, Dec 2nd 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 FINALS SCHEDULE is shown below. B. Hansen 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) 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 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: 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 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 Nov 25 22:21:02 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Tue Nov 25 22:22:27 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] STUDENT BULLETIN - Wednesday, 11/26/08 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: - STRONG REMINDER TO ALL SENIORS: complete your CSU applications ASAP. Help desk takes off for Thanksgiving weekend. DEADLINE: Nov. 30th. D. Sleeper - 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 ? WEDNESDAY? NOVEMBER 26, 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) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Wednesday, November 26 Boys VARS Soccer VS SHC (scrim)-3:00-dismiss @ 2:10pm TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY Andrew Pring People like Andrew make the world go round: in his quiet way, Andrew produces solid work that reflects deep thought. His personal integrity is a credit to Jade House and to Sequoia. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW ? RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: A child born in the industrial world consumes and pollutes more over his or her lifetime than do 40 children born in developing countries. J. Slater 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. 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 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: TODAY ? Wednesday, 11/26, Girls Embracing Life will be canceled. See you next week! N. Chapman ATTENTION TEEN RESOURCE CENTER YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD: Reminder that we DO have a meeting today from 3:30-5 at the Teen Resource Center. Please be on time! M. Mosqueda SUPPORT SENIOR GRAD NIGHT ? Dec. 1st is a Collaboration Day?Johnny Rockets, Fresh Choice, and Extreme Pizza are donating proceeds back to Sequoia...Have Lunch or Dinner and the Seniors will Graduate in Style! Get your coupon on line....or from Ms. Gordon or Ms. Reibstein. Thank you. S. Greenspan A NOTE FROM PEACEFUL INTERVENTION: Peaceful Intervention will stop accepting referrals Tuesday, December 2nd. Due to finals coming up, Peer Mediators will not be able to provide mediation during dead week and finals week. If you'd like to resolve a difference with a friend or classmate, please request peer mediation before Tuesday, December 2nd. Thank you on behalf of Peaceful Intervention! M. Mosqueda *** REMINDERS *** STUDENTS: Interested in joining the track team? A pre-season track and field meeting will take place on Monday, December 1st at Lunch in the Big Gym. All students who are not currently playing a sport, but who are interested in track and field this upcoming Spring season should attend the meeting or see Coach Dilley ASAP. A. Dilley 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 on 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 3:30-5:50pm 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 STRONG REMINDER TO ALL SENIORS: complete your CSU applications ASAP. Help desk takes off for Thanksgiving weekend. DEADLINE: Nov. 30th. D. Sleeper 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: Monday, Dec 1st and Tuesday, Dec 2nd 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 FINALS SCHEDULE is shown below. B. Hansen 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) 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 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 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 Nov 25 22:28:03 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Tue Nov 25 22:28:21 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] STUDENT BULLETIN addition - Wednesday, 11/26/08 Message-ID: forgot to mention that Monday, 12/1 is a Collaboration Day...please see schedule below. Thanks. L. Lehman MONDAY COLLABORATION DAY SCHEDULE Monday, 12/1/08 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 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 Sun Nov 30 20:35:27 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Sun Nov 30 20:35:44 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] STUDENT BULLETIN - Monday, 12/1/08 Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: TODAY'S MONDAY COLLABORATION DAY SCHEDULE Monday, 12/1/08 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) 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 ? MONDAY? DECEMBER 1, 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) School After School Room 304 (3:20pm) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Monday, December 1 Boys Soccer VS SHP-VARS-3:00-F/S-4:30-dismiss VARS @ 2:10pm 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 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 Martin Santacruz Martin is a great contribution to science class. He sets an example for his peers, always respectful and thinking critically. Any teacher is lucky to have Martin in class. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW ? RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Offshore drilling activities destroy kelp beds, reefs and coastal wetlands. J. Slater A REMINDER to students who are interested in joining the track team - There is a pre-season track and field meeting TODAY - Monday, December 1st at Lunch in the Big Gym. All students who are not currently playing a sport, but who are interested in track and field this upcoming Spring season should attend the meeting or see Coach Dilley ASAP. A. Dilley SUPPORT SENIOR GRAD NIGHT ? Today is a Collaboration Day?Johnny Rockets, Fresh Choice, and Extreme Pizza are donating proceeds back to Sequoia...Have Lunch or Dinner and the Seniors will graduate in Style! Get your coupon on line....or from Ms. Gordon or Ms. Reibstein. Thank you. S. Greenspan ATTENTION PEACEFUL INTERVENTION MEDIATORS: a reminder that we have a meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2nd from 3:30-4:30 at the Teen Resource Center. Please be on time! M. Mosqueda 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 ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FUN AND CHALLENGING NEW ACTIVITY? Come to the Sequoia Rock Climbing Club tomorrow & 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 A NOTE FROM THE TEEN RESOURCE CENTER YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD: Today, December 1st, is the World's AIDs Awareness Day. The Youth Advisory Board would like you to know that: Every day, over 6800 people become infected with HIV - almost five people per minute. Today during lunch, members of the Youth Advisory Board will be going around campus offering information on places where you can get tested and asking you to wear the red ribbon to help us spread awareness about HIV/AIDs among youth. If you'd like to learn more about where to get tested or would like a referral to a clinic, please come by the Teen Resource Center. M/ Mosqueda A NOTE FROM PEACEFUL INTERVENTION: Peaceful Intervention will stop accepting referrals tomorrow - Tuesday, December 2nd. Due to finals coming up, Peer Mediators will not be able to provide mediation during dead week and finals week. If you'd like to resolve a difference with a friend or classmate, please request peer mediation today. Thank you on behalf of Peaceful Intervention! M. Mosqueda SUPPORT SENIOR GRAD NIGHT! Tomorrow ? Tues., Dec 2nd is Extreme Pizza Night Out! 20% of the proceeds will be donated back to Sequoia Senior Grad Night! 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 this 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 tomorrow - 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 3:30-5:50pm 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 - Monday, Dec 1st and tomorrow - 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 *** REMINDERS *** 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. 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)