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****PARENT INFORMATION****

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Ongoing:
- DON'T MISS IT!!  Only one day left to purchase tickets to tomorrow's  (Wed., 2/11) "A Taste of the Fish Market", a delicious Fish Feed and Buffet Dinner, sponsored by the Sequoia Boosters and The Fish Market Restaurant. It all takes place @ 6pm in Sequoia's MPR.   There is sure to be something for everyone, including, BBQ, Pasta and Seafood.  Tickets will not be sold at the door.  All Proceeds Benefit Sequoia Athletics.   $35 per person. For ticket sales, contact Linda Gordon lgordon at seq.org or (650) 369-1411 x-6288 or Darcy Diaz ddiaz at rmkb.com (650) 996-1393.     D. Diaz/VP Sequoia Boosters

COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis:
New:
- Bank of America has a summer paid internship in Washington DC.  The due date is soon February 20, 2009.  Please go directly to the website at http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation/index.cfm?template=fd_studentleaders 

Ongoing:
- There is a scholarship opportunity for 13-19 yr. old Jewish students who have done a lot of community service.  Please go to www.sfjcf.org/diller/teenawards   The application is due 2/17/09.

- There will be a community college event on the evening of Thursday, 2/19 from 7-9pm in the MPR.  Local community colleges will give an overview of their specialized programs as well as the process of admissions for graduating seniors.  There will also be a general financial aid presentation.  Students and parents will also be able to
directly speak to the college representatives after the whole group presentations.

- There are a lot of summer programs available for high school students. The college/career center has a box full of opportunities.  Please send your students by.  There is also a great resource you can access online.  Enrichment Alley is a quick and easy way to search for programs.  Its website is http://www.enrichmentalley.com/ 

Have a college question?  Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti at seq.org 

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STUDENT BULLETIN - TUESDAY- FEBRUARY 10, 2009

TODAY’S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
ECOS Club			Room 207
Sophomore Class			Room 112
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)
Young Men Moving Towards Health	TRC (3:30-5:00pm)
Tuesday Night Math Tutorial		Math Wing (5-8pm)
UPWARD BOUND  		Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm)
(**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**)

Tuesday, February 10
Boys Basketball VS HMB-F/S-3:15-VARS-4:45-dismiss F/S @ 2:10pm
Girls Basketball AT HMB-F/S-3:15-VARS-4:45-dismiss both @ 1:15pm
Girls Soccer AT HMB-VARS-3:00-F/S-4:15-dismiss both @ 1:15pm
Wrestling AT Capuchino-6:00

Wednesday, February 11
Boys Soccer AT M-A-VARS-3:00-F/S-4:15-dismiss both @ 1:30pm

Thursday, February 12
Boys Basketball VS Carlmont-F/S-3:15-VARS-7:45-dismiss F/S @ 2:10pm
Girls Basketball VS Carlmont-F/S-4:45-VARS-6:15
Girls Soccer VS Jefferson-VARS-3:00-F/S-4:15-dismiss VARS @ 2:10pm

Friday, February 13
Boys Soccer AT Burlingame-VARS-3:00-F/S-4:15-dismiss both @ 1:15PM

			JJJ TODAY’S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ
				        Julia McIntyre
Julia is a genius in Math. Her mission is to get an A+ in every class. She finishes all her homework problems and also shows every single step to clarify her answers. Julia is always polite and actively participates in class. Her IB internal assessment for Math is totally outstanding and I cannot wait to see her success in the future. Go, Julia!!!

**** NEW ITEMS ****

THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW *

QUOTES/FACTS IN HONOR OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH:  Did you know...The first black female U.S. Representative was Shirley Chisholm, Congresswoman from New York, 1969-1983?     T. Henderson

THE SOS wants you to know that taking a bath or shower can relieve tension.        J. Romero/R. Cooke

RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA’S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB:  Avoid creating waste, re-use, reduce, and recycle.       J. Slater 

A MESSAGE FROM THE TEEN RESOURCE CENTER YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD: Did you know that a large percentage of youth DO NOT experiment with drugs and alcohol?  Those that use drugs and alcohol are at risk of developing substance abuse and addiction plus other substance related illnesses.  Don't become another statistic.  The Youth Advisory Board will be offering a Day of Silence tomorrow (Wednesday, 2/11) to raise awareness about drugs and alcohol use among teens.  Please do not talk to these students.        M. Mosqueda

ANY JUNIOR OR SENIOR interested in a summer paid internship in Washington DC?  Please see Ms. Ignaitis as soon as possible.       T. Ignaitis

DO YOU LIKE SPEAKING IN PUBLIC? There are two student speaking contests you could enter- one is on Feb. 17th.  See Ms. Ignaitis in room 45 for details.        T. Ignaitis

JUNIOR CLASS MEETING tomorrow & every Wednesday at lunch room 126.  Please come and help contribute to the success of our class!       L. Gleaton

ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #R4 will be given tomorrow (Wednesday) and Thursday (2/11 & 2/12) at lunch in room 141.    J. Kreutzmann/L. Larkin	

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!  Come and buy your Valentine Gram today at lunch in the main hall.  We can help tell your special someone how much you care!!!  They will be delivered during class on Thursday.    
L. Gordon/Sophomore Class
 
ALL SOPHOMORES - please come to room 112 at lunch for a special sophomore Class meeting.  Let's make Valentine's Day happen at Sequoia!         L. Gordon/Sophomore class

*** REMINDERS ***

ARE YOU JEWISH?  There is a scholarship opportunity for 13-19 yr. old Jewish students with a lot of community service.  Please see Ms. Ignaitis for details in room 45.      T. Ignaitis

SENIORS!  Are you in need of community service hours?  ONE senior is needed to join Sequoia's Site Council to finish up the year.  There are 5 meetings left = 7.5 hours of service.  Please see Ms. Sheehan in Room 20 as soon as possible if you are interested.  Or email:  ksheehan at seq.org    K. Sheehan	

GET COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS while working on a fun project!  On Saturday, March 7th lots of volunteers are getting together at Mezes Park in Redwood City to build a new playground.  It goes from 8 am to 3 pm.  For more information go online to Facebook Events and click on "Mezes Park Playground Build" or talk to Clint Kastrop at school.  We want to show our Purple Pride by helping the community.  Thanks.      L. Kastrop/L. Reibstein

SAT REGISTRATION DEADLINE:   The last day to register for the March 14, 2009 SAT test is TODAY- Tuesday, February 10, 2009. 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

NOT SURE WHAT TO GET YOUR LOVED ONE FOR VALENTINE'S DAY? Don't know how to tell your secret crush that you like them? Want to tell your best friend how great they are? You can do all that and more with a Valentine-Gram!! Don't miss out. They are being sold at lunch in the main hallway. $1 for one and only $3 for two.      K. Bosco

THIS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH IS THE LAST DAY to reserve your yearbook before the price goes up.  It is currently $85.     E. Bray

FEBRUARY 12TH will also be the last day to have your name permanently embossed on the cover of your book.  Bring $5 to Mrs. Gordon in the treasurer's office to take advantage of this special opportunity.     E. Bray

WORK EXPERIENCE meets on Thursdays at lunch in room 302.  See Mr. Kuliga for details.      M. Kuliga

THERE WILL BE A MOCK SAT EXAM on Saturday, March 7th.  If you are interested in participating please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis in room 45.      T. Ignaitis




Lori Lehman
Senior Office Assistant/Teachers Secretary
Sequoia High School
1201 Brewster Avenue
Redwood City, CA  94062-1378
(650) 369-1411 ext. 6261  (Phone)
(650) 367-9780 ext. 6261  (Phone)
(650) 368-5180  (FAX)