From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Mon Mar 2 16:18:56 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Mon Mar 2 16:19:30 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: - Your contributions have helped Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) support Little Shop of Horrors, Once Upon a Mattress, Grease, and the Laramie Project. SHSEF also helps to underwrite the SAT prep class, keeping the cost to students at just $100. We also support Dream Club student scholarships and are helping to support the Community Hall of Fame. Please make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062 COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: Ongoing: - A REMINDER TO SENIORS, JUNIORS, SOPHOMORES AND FRESHMAN: Want to see how you might do on the SAT exam? Join us THIS Saturday, March 7th, from 9am to 2pm and take a MOCK SAT. Take the New SAT without having to report your scores to colleges! Scores will be returned immediately after the College Admissions Presentation. You will learn incredibly useful tips on how to increase your scores. Cost: $20 - Space is limited - reserve your spot today. Flyers are available in the College and Career Center. Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - TUESDAY- MARCH 3, 2009 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 (tutoring) Library (2:30-6:00pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) Karate Dance Studio (3:30pm) Young Men Moving Towards Health TRC (3:30-5:00pm) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) The Kitchen Project Room 13 (3:30-6:00pm) Tues. Night Math Tutorial Math Wing (5-8pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Tuesday, March 3 Boys Tennis VS El Camino-3:30pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Wednesday, March 4 VARS Baseball VS El Camino-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm F/S Baseball AT El Camino-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:00pm Boys Golf VS Aragon @ Crystal Springs GC-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Thursday, March 5 Boys Tennis AT Capuchino-3:30pm-dismiss @ 1:30pm Track & Field Practice Meet VS SHP-3:00pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Saturday, March 7 Baseball VS Washington-VARS-11:00am-F/S-2:00pm JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Gabriela Zavaleta Gabriela is a dynamic part of our science class. She is energetic, works hard, is willing to help students around her, and always brings a positive attitude to class. Keep up the great work Gaby! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: Say "NO!" Saying no to extra projects, social activities, commitments that you know you don't have time or energy for is totally okay. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Use a reusable sponge or rag to clean up spills rather than paper towels. J. Slater ATTENTION ALL ATHLETES... there is a mandatory parents meeting for all Spring sports athletes. The meeting is TONIGHT, Tuesday the 3rd at 6:00 in the Big Gym. R. Cooke SENIORS INTERESTED IN CSM! Please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis for an application workshop with the CSM Rep asap. T. Ignaitis SOJOURN STUDENTS: Don't forget today's lunch time meeting to work on our direct action plan, please be prompt! T. Yeager ATTENTION PEER MEDIATORS: A reminder that there is a meeting today after school. Please be on time! M. Mosqueda LOCAL COLLEGE FAIR OPPORTUNITY - California State East Bay is hosting a college fair with over 150 representatives from colleges and universities across the United States on April 24, 2009. This is a great way to get an early start on the college search process. For more information go to the following website: www.csueastbay.edu/events T. Ignaitis SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS presents "PAJAMA GAME", the popular Broadway musical, March 20,21,27,28 at 7:00pm and March 22 & 29 at 2:00pm. All Students w/ID and Seniors - tickets $5 in advance; $7 at door. Adults - tickets $10 in advance; $12 at door. WILL CALL tickets will be considered in advance. For tickets and information contact Linda Gordon @ (650) 369-1411 x6288 or www.sequoiahs.org T. Bergen JUNIOR CLASS MEETING tomorrow & every Wednesday at lunch room 126. Please come and help contribute to the success of our class! L. Gleaton *** REMINDERS *** ATTENTION EVERYONE INTERESTED IN PERFORMING IN THE TALENT SHOW: There will be a meeting in room 123 at lunch tomorrow, Wednesday, March 4th. If you want to perform, you MUST attend. D. Weyant BECAUSE OF THE SUCCESS OF THE MON/WED KITCHEN PROJECT, a Tues/Thurs after school cooking class is being offered beginning today (Tues., 3/3). The Tues/Thurs class will make the same great recipes as the Mon/Wed class, while adding recipes such as Black Pepper and Thyme Fresh pasta with Basil Pesto. Want to learn how to cook? Come Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs, Room 13, from 3:30-6:00pm for free food! See Mr. West for details or just come by room 13 after school! C. West WORK EXPERIENCE meets on Thursdays at lunch in room 302. See Mr. Kuliga for details. M. Kuliga CALIFORNIA MATH LEAGUE CONTEST #P5 will be given tomorrow through Friday (3/4 - 3/6) at lunch in Room 103. J. Kreutzmann/L. Larkin THERE WILL BE A SOPHOMORE CLASS meeting tomorrow during lunch in room 112. 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 Mar 3 16:13:30 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Tue Mar 3 16:13:52 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: - Your contributions have helped Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) support Little Shop of Horrors, Once Upon a Mattress, Grease, and the Laramie Project. SHSEF also helps to underwrite the SAT prep class, keeping the cost to students at just $100. We also support Dream Club student scholarships and are helping to support the Community Hall of Fame. Please make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062 COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: Ongoing: - A REMINDER TO SENIORS, JUNIORS, SOPHOMORES AND FRESHMAN: Want to see how you might do on the SAT exam? Join us THIS Saturday, March 7th, from 9am to 2pm and take a MOCK SAT. Take the New SAT without having to report your scores to colleges! Scores will be returned immediately after the College Admissions Presentation. You will learn incredibly useful tips on how to increase your scores. Cost: $20 - Space is limited - reserve your spot today. Flyers are available in the College and Career Center. Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - WEDNESDAY- MARCH 4, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES Junior Class Room 126 Freshman Class Room 106 French Club Room 209 Sequoia Rock Climbing Room 120 Sophomore Class Room 112 CALIFORNIA MATH LEAGUE CONTEST #P5 Room 103 Learning Center (tutoring) Library (2:30-6:00pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) School After School Room 304 (3:20pm) Girls Embracing Life TRC (3:30-5:00pm) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) The Kitchen Project Room 13 (3:30-6:00pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Wednesday, March 4 VARS Baseball VS El Camino-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm F/S Baseball AT El Camino-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:00pm Boys Golf VS Aragon @ Crystal Springs GC-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Thursday, March 5 Boys Tennis AT Capuchino-3:30pm-dismiss @ 1:30pm Track & Field Practice Meet VS SHP-3:00pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Friday, March 6 VARS Baseball VS Woodside-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm (make-up game from Mon., 3/2 - rained out) Saturday, March 7 Baseball VS Washington-VARS-11:00am-F/S-2:00pm JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Hugo Garcia Hugo is an excellent part of the Academy. He is hard-working, responsible, and always is willing to help out his neighbors. His constant smile and positive attitude keep the energy of the whole class high. Way to go Hugo! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: Are you wasting too much time finding things? Take the time to organize your binder, computer files, calendar, etc. In the long-run this will save you time. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Save energy by turning off the lights and television when you leave a room. J. Slater ATTENTION EVERYONE INTERESTED IN PERFORMING IN THE TALENT SHOW: There will be a meeting in room 123 TODAY at lunch. If you want to perform, you MUST attend. D. Weyant BAKE SALE COMING!!! There will be a bake sale hosted by the Key Club after school in the quad tomorrow (Thurs.) T. Yeager THERE IS A SOPHOMORE CLASS meeting TODAY during lunch in room 112. K. Bosco JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Do you have a 2.7 or better GPA, have financial need and have you participated in community service? Nordstrom is offering a $10K scholarship for college. See Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis A REMINDER THAT YOU CAN GET COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS while working on a fun project! This 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 ENGLISH TUTORIAL/ICAP/IB CAF?: Guess What? The Thursday Night English Tutorial and Tuesday English Study Cafe have merged! If you want a friendly teacher to help you with essays, homework, and English assignments, please come to room 38 on Thursdays from 3:30-5:30pm. Tutorial offers a quiet place to work, 8 computers, and copies of textbooks that you are reading. K. Haltom ATTENTION SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL STUDENTS: Mondays and Wednesdays meet with Mr. Stein right after school at 3:20pm in Room 304. Be on time at 3:20pm in room 304 in order to receive credit for school after school. G. Stein *** REMINDERS *** SENIORS INTERESTED IN CSM! Please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis for an application workshop with the CSM Rep asap. T. Ignaitis SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS presents "PAJAMA GAME", the popular Broadway musical, March 20,21,27,28 at 7:00pm and March 22 & 29 at 2:00pm. All Students w/ID and Seniors - tickets $5 in advance; $7 at door. Adults - tickets $10 in advance; $12 at door. WILL CALL tickets will be considered in advance. For tickets and information contact Linda Gordon @ (650) 369-1411 x6288 or www.sequoiahs.org T. Bergen JUNIOR CLASS MEETING today & every Wednesday at lunch room 126. Please come and help contribute to the success of our class! L. Gleaton BECAUSE OF THE SUCCESS OF THE MON/WED KITCHEN PROJECT, a Tues/Thurs after school cooking class is being offered also (it began yesterday, Tues., 3/3). The Tues/Thurs class will make the same great recipes as the Mon/Wed class, while adding recipes such as Black Pepper and Thyme Fresh pasta with Basil Pesto. Want to learn how to cook? Come Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs, Room 13, from 3:30-6:00pm for free food! See Mr. West for details or just come by room 13 after school! C. West WORK EXPERIENCE meets on Thursdays at lunch in room 302. See Mr. Kuliga for details. M. Kuliga CALIFORNIA MATH LEAGUE CONTEST #P5 will be given today through Friday (3/4 - 3/6) at lunch in Room 103. J. Kreutzmann/L. Larkin Lori Lehman Senior Office Assistant/Teachers Secretary Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062-1378 (650) 369-1411 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 367-9780 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 368-5180 (FAX) From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Wed Mar 4 16:22:21 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Wed Mar 4 16:22:38 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: - THIS MONDAY (3/9/09) is a Collaboration day. Please see schedule. L. Lehman MONDAY (3/9/09) COLLABORATION DAY SCHEDULE 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 - Your contributions have helped Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) support Little Shop of Horrors, Once Upon a Mattress, Grease, and the Laramie Project. SHSEF also helps to underwrite the SAT prep class, keeping the cost to students at just $100. We also support Dream Club student scholarships and are helping to support the Community Hall of Fame. Please make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062 COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: New: - The Stanford Educational Studies Program hosts an event called Splash with enrichment classes for middle and high school students. Students can take a variety of classes-from painting to quantum physics, all taught by Stanford students and affiliates. This is a unique enrichment opportunity for students, set on the beautiful Stanford campus, and can also inspire and motivate students for college education by allowing them to interact with Stanford students. Our Spring event will be held this year on April 4-5, between 10am-6pm on both days, and registration will open to students on March 6th. Although we have not finalized our class list yet, an example of the over 100 classes offered in the Fall can be found at: http://stanfordesp.org/learn/Splash/2008_Fall/catalog . The registration fee is $40 for both days to cover room fees and administrative costs, but a discount of $20 is given for siblings, and financial aid is available (just email stanfordesp@gmail.com ). Students can register online at stanfordesp.org starting March 10th. - SAT Subject Exams: The UC system will stop requiring the two subject area exams for the fall Class of 2012 entering college freshmen. Private universities have not changed their requirements, so families of Sequoia's graduating class of 2012 ONLY need to look at EACH INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE to find the requirements for admissions. Every school has their own individual policies. Ongoing: - A REMINDER TO SENIORS, JUNIORS, SOPHOMORES AND FRESHMAN: Want to see how you might do on the SAT exam? Join us THIS Saturday, March 7th, from 9am to 2pm and take a MOCK SAT. Take the New SAT without having to report your scores to colleges! Scores will be returned immediately after the College Admissions Presentation. You will learn incredibly useful tips on how to increase your scores. Cost: $20 - Space is limited - reserve your spot today. Flyers are available in the College and Career Center. Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - THURSDAY- MARCH 5, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES BSU/Young Sistahs & Brothas Room 304 Newspaper Club Student Activities Center Work Experience Room 302 CALIFORNIA MATH LEAGUE CONTEST #P5 Room 103 Learning Center (tutoring) Library (2:30-6:00pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) Salsa Dancing MPR (3:30pm) Zumba Dance Studio (3:30pm) Young Men Working Towards Health TRC (3:30-5:00pm) English Tutorial-ICAP/IB Study Caf? Room 38 (3:30-5:30pm) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) The Kitchen Project Room 13 (3:30-6:00pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Thursday, March 5 Boys Tennis AT Capuchino-3:30pm-dismiss @ 1:30pm Track & Field Practice Meet VS SHP-3:00pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Friday, March 6 VARS Baseball VS Woodside-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm (make-up game from Mon., 3/2 - rained out) Saturday, March 7 Baseball VS Washington-VARS-11:00am-F/S-2:00pm JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Catherine Mahe Catherine is a wonderful example in her science class. She has been working hard all year and has not only earned a high grade, but also has the respect of her teachers and her peers. We love to see her smile. Good Job Mahe! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: Be flexible! Always have a contingency plan - a plan "B" just in case things don't go the way you planned them. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Save water by running only a fully loaded dishwasher - not a half - a full one. J. Slater ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS IN INTERESTED IN PLAYING FOOTBALL... there will be a meeting this Monday the 9th at lunch in the big gym to discuss the upcoming football season and the off-season events. If you are not able to make the lunch time meeting, the same meeting will be repeated at 3:30 in the cafeteria on the same day (3/9). You will have a chance to meet our new coach and learn about his expectations. R. Cooke MARCH SENTINEL IS NOW ONLINE. The latest issue is available on the Sequoia website. Go to http://www.sequoiahs.org/ and select "Parents," then "Sentinel Newsletter." S. Cooper THE NO PRIVILEGES LIST is posted on the wall outside of the AVP office. Please check it periodically. Remember, you will not be allowed to participate in any activities, such as fieldtrips, rallies, and dances, if you are currently on it. D. Milhaupt LOCAL COLLEGE FAIR OPPORTUNITY - California State East Bay is hosting a college fair with over 150 representatives from colleges and universities across the United States on April 24, 2009. This is a great way to get an early start on the college search process. For more information go to the following website: www.csueastbay.edu/events T. Ignaitis JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Do you have a 2.7 or better GPA, have financial need and have you participated in community service? Nordstrom is offering a $10K scholarship for college. See Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis BAKE SALE TODAY!!! There will be a bake sale hosted by the Key Club today after school in the quad. T. Yeager REMEMBER * Every Friday is spirit day! Don?t forget to wear your purple tomorrow!!! L. Reibstein A REMINDER THAT YOU CAN GET COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS while working on a fun project! This 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 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 *** REMINDERS *** SENIORS INTERESTED IN CSM! Please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis for an application workshop with the CSM Rep asap. T. Ignaitis SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS presents "PAJAMA GAME", the popular Broadway musical, March 20,21,27,28 at 7:00pm and March 22 & 29 at 2:00pm. All Students w/ID and Seniors - tickets $5 in advance; $7 at door. Adults - tickets $10 in advance; $12 at door. WILL CALL tickets will be considered in advance. For tickets and information contact Linda Gordon @ (650) 369-1411 x6288 or www.sequoiahs.org T. Bergen BECAUSE OF THE SUCCESS OF THE MON/WED KITCHEN PROJECT, a Tues/Thurs after school cooking class is being offered also (it began yesterday, Tues., 3/3). The Tues/Thurs class will make the same great recipes as the Mon/Wed class, while adding recipes such as Black Pepper and Thyme Fresh pasta with Basil Pesto. Want to learn how to cook? Come Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs, Room 13, from 3:30-6:00pm for free food! See Mr. West for details or just come by room 13 after school! C. West CALIFORNIA MATH LEAGUE CONTEST #P5 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 Mar 5 16:12:18 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Thu Mar 5 16:12:47 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: - THIS MONDAY (3/9/09) is a Collaboration day. Please see schedule. L. Lehman MONDAY (3/9/09) COLLABORATION DAY SCHEDULE 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 - Your contributions have helped Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) support Little Shop of Horrors, Once Upon a Mattress, Grease, and the Laramie Project. SHSEF also helps to underwrite the SAT prep class, keeping the cost to students at just $100. We also support Dream Club student scholarships and are helping to support the Community Hall of Fame. Please make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062 COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: New: - AP Exams are Near! If you are planning on taking an AP Exam this year, please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis by March 20th. The exam fee this year is $88.00. You can pay the total fee at the time you sign up or a deposit if necessary. If you are eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch, fee waivers are available but the deposit is required. A copy of your taxes or a copy of Free or Reduce Lunch eligibility letter you received from the District is required to receive a fee waiver. Email Ms. Ignaitis for more details tignaiti@seq.org NOTE! It is the responsibility of IB students to state a conflict in the testing schedules at the time of registration because alternative test must be ordered separately. Ongoing: - The Stanford Educational Studies Program hosts an event called Splash with enrichment classes for middle and high school students. Students can take a variety of classes-from painting to quantum physics, all taught by Stanford students and affiliates. This is a unique enrichment opportunity for students, set on the beautiful Stanford campus, and can also inspire and motivate students for college education by allowing them to interact with Stanford students. Our Spring event will be held this year on April 4-5, between 10am-6pm on both days, and registration will open to students on March 6th. Although we have not finalized our class list yet, an example of the over 100 classes offered in the Fall can be found at: http://stanfordesp.org/learn/Splash/2008_Fall/catalog . The registration fee is $40 for both days to cover room fees and administrative costs, but a discount of $20 is given for siblings, and financial aid is available (just email stanfordesp@gmail.com ). Students can register online at stanfordesp.org starting March 10th. - SAT Subject Exams: The UC system will stop requiring the two subject area exams for the fall Class of 2012 entering college freshmen. Private universities have not changed their requirements, so families of Sequoia's graduating class of 2012 ONLY need to look at EACH INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE to find the requirements for admissions. Every school has their own individual policies. Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - FRIDAY- MARCH 6, 2009 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 #P5 Room 103 Learning Center (tutoring) Library (2:30-6:00pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Friday, March 6 VARS Baseball VS Woodside-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm (make-up game from Mon., 3/2 - rained out) Boys Tennis VS El Camino-3:30pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm (make-up match from Tues., 3/3 - rained out) Saturday, March 7 Baseball VS Washington-VARS-11:00am-F/S-2:00pm JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Brenda Munoz Brenda shines in the Turquoise House. She is a hard worker and a great student. Not only does Brenda ask questions in class, but she checks in outside of class time to make sure she's got it right. She also has a positive attitude and a fun personality that shine through every time you see her. Keep it up Brenda! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: Did you know that forgiveness can reduce stress? When you forgive there is a weight that is lifted from your shoulders and negative energy that is released. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Turn off the faucet while you brush your teeth and save two gallons of water every minute. J. Slater CONGRATULATIONS to two Sequoia High School students - Freshman Alexander Schreiber Ryffel, level 2; and Senior Mirna Bresic, level 4 - both scored above 94% on the nationwide-given German Foreign Language Test by the American Association of Teachers of German. Mirna was also invited to participate in an interview. She will be honored in April at the UC Berkeley award ceremony for the winners of this test! Great job!!! C. Meyer-Kispersky ATTENTION SPRING ATHLETES*The AVP office will no longer be clearing new Spring Sports Athletes after TODAY (Friday, March 6). A. Dilley AP EXAMS ARE NEAR! If you are planning on taking an AP Exam this year, please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis by March 20th. A $13.00 deposit is required when you sign up. T. Ignaitis GSA meeting today in room 42 at lunch. We are having a guest speaker. Please do not be late. J. Romero STANFORD UNIVERSITY has classes available to students from painting to quantum physics at a very low cost during the spring. Look for the flyers in your math and science classes or see Ms. Ignaitis for more details. T. Ignaitis BOYS SOCCER MEETING - both F/S AND VARSITY boys meet this Monday, March 9th at 1:00pm at the football stadium. Coach *** REMINDERS *** ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS IN INTERESTED IN PLAYING FOOTBALL... there will be a meeting this Monday the 9th at lunch in the big gym to discuss the upcoming football season and the off-season events. If you are not able to make the lunch time meeting, the same meeting will be repeated at 3:30 in the cafeteria on the same day (3/9). You will have a chance to meet our new coach and learn about his expectations. R. Cooke MARCH SENTINEL IS NOW ONLINE. The latest issue is available on the Sequoia website. Go to http://www.sequoiahs.org/ and select "Parents," then "Sentinel Newsletter." S. Cooper THIS MONDAY (3/9/09) is a Collaboration day. Please see schedule at the end of the bulletin. L. Lehman THE NO PRIVILEGES LIST is posted on the wall outside of the AVP office. Please check it periodically. Remember, you will not be allowed to participate in any activities, such as fieldtrips, rallies, and dances, if you are currently on it. D. Milhaupt A REMINDER THAT YOU CAN GET COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS while working on a fun project! Tomorrow - 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 SENIORS INTERESTED IN CSM! Please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis for an application workshop with the CSM Rep asap. T. Ignaitis SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS presents "PAJAMA GAME", the popular Broadway musical, March 20,21,27,28 at 7:00pm and March 22 & 29 at 2:00pm. All Students w/ID and Seniors - tickets $5 in advance; $7 at door. Adults - tickets $10 in advance; $12 at door. WILL CALL tickets will be considered in advance. For tickets and information contact Linda Gordon @ (650) 369-1411 x6288 or www.sequoiahs.org T. Bergen Lori Lehman Senior Office Assistant/Teachers Secretary Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062-1378 (650) 369-1411 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 367-9780 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 368-5180 (FAX) From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Mon Mar 9 11:50:53 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Mon Mar 9 11:51:28 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: MONDAY (3/9/09) COLLABORATION DAY SCHEDULE 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 - Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) thanks you for your support! Please make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062 COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: Ongoing: - AP Exams are Near! If you are planning on taking an AP Exam this year, please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis by March 20th. The exam fee this year is $88.00. You can pay the total fee at the time you sign up or a deposit if necessary. If you are eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch, fee waivers are available but the deposit is required. A copy of your taxes or a copy of Free or Reduce Lunch eligibility letter you received from the District is required to receive a fee waiver. Email Ms. Ignaitis for more details tignaiti@seq.org NOTE! It is the responsibility of IB students to state a conflict in the testing schedules at the time of registration because alternative test must be ordered separately. - The Stanford Educational Studies Program hosts an event called Splash with enrichment classes for middle and high school students. Students can take a variety of classes-from painting to quantum physics, all taught by Stanford students and affiliates. This is a unique enrichment opportunity for students, set on the beautiful Stanford campus, and can also inspire and motivate students for college education by allowing them to interact with Stanford students. Our Spring event will be held this year on April 4-5, between 10am-6pm on both days, and registration will open to students on March 6th. Although we have not finalized our class list yet, an example of the over 100 classes offered in the Fall can be found at: http://stanfordesp.org/learn/Splash/2008_Fall/catalog . The registration fee is $40 for both days to cover room fees and administrative costs, but a discount of $20 is given for siblings, and financial aid is available (just email stanfordesp@gmail.com ). Students can register online at stanfordesp.org starting March 10th. - SAT Subject Exams: The UC system will stop requiring the two subject area exams for the fall Class of 2012 entering college freshmen. Private universities have not changed their requirements, so families of Sequoia's graduating class of 2012 ONLY need to look at EACH INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE to find the requirements for admissions. Every school has their own individual policies. Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - MONDAY- MARCH 9, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES ASB Activities Center Pakistan Project Room 44 Chess Club Room 142 School After School Library (1:00pm) The Kitchen Project Room 13 (1:00pm) Learning Center (tutoring) Library (2:30-6:00pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Tuesday, March 10 VARS Baseball AT Menlo-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm F/S Baseball VS Menlo-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Boys Tennis VS Oceana-3:30pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Wednesday, March 11 Boys Golf VS Woodside @ Crystal Springs GC-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Thursday, March 12 VARS Baseball VS S.S.F.-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm F/S Baseball AT S.S.F. (Orange Park, S.S.F.)-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:00pm Badminton VS Carlmont03:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Boys Golf VS Terra Nova @ Sharp Park GC-2:30pm-dismiss @ 12:50pm Swimming VS Westmoor-3:00pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Boys Tennis AT Hillsdale-3:30pm-dismiss @ 1:30pm JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Megan Beach Megan not only does superior work in Spanish class, but she asks good questions that show she has a keen academic mind and a true desire to understand what she is learning. ?Buena Suerte Megan! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: Prepare for the morning the evening before. Put out the clothes you plan to wear, decide what you will have for breakfast, make your lunch, review what deadlines you have. This will help you have a good start in your day. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Shorten your shower by two minutes and you?ll conserve about 10 gallons of water. J. Slater A TEACHER FROM THE MIDDLE COLLEGE PROGRAM will be on campus in the College and Career Center this Wednesday, March 11th. Middle College is a district program for juniors and seniors who want to begin taking college classes while also completing their high school diploma requirements. Current sophomores and juniors are encouraged to apply. Please come to the College and Career Center any time on Wednesday, to find out more about the program or to get a flier and an application. E. Cotter REMINDER: Cell phones or electronic devices that are seen on campus between 7:45 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. will be confiscated. D. Milhaupt SENIORS! There will be a TWO-DAY KICK OFF SALE for the 2009 ?Go For the Gold? Grad Night tickets on March 18th & 19th. Cruise the San Francisco Bay on a Hornblower Yacht the evening of June 5th and celebrate Grad Night with your fellow graduates. Purchase your ticket from Ms. Gordon, the Treasurer, for $40 - for two days only! Tickets are $50 after March 19th. A signed Permission Slip is MANDATORY to purchase ticket! Permissions Slips are available in the Treasurer's office or Download from Sequoia?s Website at www.sequoiahs.org, under Parents, then Grad Activities. Grad Comm. ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS IN INTERESTED IN PLAYING FOOTBALL... there is a meeting TODAY (3/9) at lunch (10:30am because of collaboration) in the big gym to discuss the upcoming football season and the off-season events. If you are not able to make the lunch time meeting, the same meeting will be repeated after school at 1:00pm in the SMALL GYM. You will have a chance to meet our new coach and learn about his expectations. R. Cooke 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 ATTENTION SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL STUDENTS: For collaboration Monday 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 ATTENTION ALL F/S and VARSITY BOY SOCCER PLAYERS: We have a meeting TODAY (Mon., 3/9) at 1:00pm at the football stadium. Coach ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #R5 will be given this Wednesday through Friday (3/11 - 3/13) at lunch in room 141. J. Kreutzmann/L. Larkin TODAY IS A COLLABORATION DAY & RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER DAY! Fresh Choice, Johnny Rockets and Extreme Pizza will donate proceeds back to the Senior Class for Grad Night....so please plan to have lunch or dinner at these wonderful establishments. Extreme and Johnny Rockets do not even require a FLYER....JUST MENTION SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL to the HOSTESS when you are seated and when you order. For Fresh Choice you can download a flyer online from the FRESHCHOICE website or on the Sequoia website under Grad Activities or stop by Ms. Gordon's office or Ms. Reibstein's office and ask to have one downloaded. Thank you. S. Greenspan LOST: 2 rings were lost in the ladies bathroom outside of Room 42 on Wednesday morning, March 4th. ONE IS PICTURED ABOVE & THE OTHER IS A SEQUOIA 2009 CLASS RING WITH INITIALS ENGRAVED INSIDE THE BAND! $ $ CASH $ $ REWARD IS BEING OFFERED FOR THE SAFE RETURN OF THE RINGS! NO QUESTIONS ASKED! CASH PAID UPON RETURN! Please return the rings to Administration (AVP office) and collect your cash reward!!! P. McGovern/R. Cooke *** REMINDERS *** AP EXAMS ARE NEAR! If you are planning on taking an AP Exam this year, please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis by March 20th. A $13.00 deposit is required when you sign up. T. Ignaitis CONGRATULATIONS to two Sequoia High School students - Freshman Alexander Schreiber Ryffel, level 2 and Mirna Bresic, level 4 both scored above 94% on the nationwide-given German Foreign Language Test by the American Association of Teachers of German. Mirna was also invited to participate in an interview. She will be honored in April at the UC Berkeley award ceremony for the winners of this test! Great job!!! C. Meyer-Kispersky MARCH SENTINEL IS NOW ONLINE. The latest issue is available on the Sequoia website. Go to http://www.sequoiahs.org/ and select "Parents," then "Sentinel Newsletter." S. Cooper THE NO PRIVILEGES LIST is posted on the wall outside of the AVP office. Please check it periodically. Remember, you will not be allowed to participate in any activities, such as fieldtrips, rallies, and dances, if you are currently on it. D. Milhaupt SENIORS INTERESTED IN CSM! Please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis for an application workshop with the CSM Rep asap. T. Ignaitis SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS presents "PAJAMA GAME", the popular Broadway musical, March 20,21,27,28 at 7:00pm and March 22 & 29 at 2:00pm. All Students w/ID and Seniors - tickets $5 in advance; $7 at door. Adults - tickets $10 in advance; $12 at door. WILL CALL tickets will be considered in advance. For tickets and information contact Linda Gordon @ (650) 369-1411 x6288 or www.sequoiahs.org T. Bergen Lori Lehman Senior Office Assistant/Teachers Secretary Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062-1378 (650) 369-1411 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 367-9780 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 368-5180 (FAX) From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Mon Mar 9 16:33:03 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Mon Mar 9 16:59:10 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** - PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHMENT REGARDING A CHANGE IN LEADERSHIP AT SEQUOIA HIG= H SCHOOL. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ A MESSAGE FROM THE SUHSD SUPERINTENDENT: Dear Parents, = While I know your principal has been keeping you apprised of the current fi= nancial situation at your child's school, I wanted to take this opportunity= to share some additional comments. = = Throughout all of our planning, our focus is firmly fixed on preserving our= quality educational program. Academic excellence and the quality of the s= tudent experience in our schools is our number one priority. At the Distri= ct Office, we will shoulder the greatest percentage of cuts, and we are ful= ly committed to making reductions at the schools as far from the classroom = as possible. = = Please be assured that the academic and student enrichment programs in the = schools in the Sequoia district will continue to be excellent, innovative a= nd robust. Core academic programs, and athletic and performing arts progra= ms, will remain in tact. Class sizes may increase, but we will do everythi= ng we can to preserve the integrity of the instructional program. = We appreciate your continuing engagement and support during this process. = We know you appreciate the serious challenges facing our state's schools. = Despite being one of the world's largest economies, California is now dead = last in the U.S. in terms of per-pupil funding (we had been 47 out of 50 un= til recently). = = Although the state budget has finally passed, there are still a number of m= oving targets, such as the uncertainties of the May 19 special election and= its effect on the new state budget. At this juncture, we also do not know= the level of funding coming to our district from the federal stimulus pack= age, or the outcome of the county's current reassessment of property values= of all homes sold since January 2002. As developments unfold over the com= ing weeks and months, your principal will keep you updated. = Please be reminded that, despite the current uncertainties and challenges, = there is reason to be hopeful. The schools in the Sequoia district are ste= llar. Our faculty and professional support staff are distinguished. Our f= acilities and technology are exceptional. You, and other members of the lo= cal community, are engaged and supportive of us. We're going to harness al= l of these strengths to get to the other side of our current fiscal difficu= lties, and I believe we will emerge even stronger and better than we are to= day. We know you and your students are counting on us. = Thank you for your time, and thank you for all that you do to contribute to= the excellence of your child's school. = Sincerely, Pat Gemma, Superintendent Sequoia Union High School District = ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ GENERAL INFORMATION: Ongoing: - Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) thanks you for your supp= ort! Please make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to= SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062 COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: Ongoing: - AP Exams are Near! If you are planning on taking an AP Exam this year, p= lease sign up with Ms. Ignaitis by March 20th. The exam fee this year is $8= 8.00. You can pay the total fee at the time you sign up or a deposit if ne= cessary. If you are eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch, fee waivers are ava= ilable but the deposit is required. A copy of your taxes or a copy of Free= or Reduce Lunch eligibility letter you received from the District is requi= red to receive a fee waiver. Email Ms. Ignaitis for more details tignait= i@seq.org = NOTE! It is the responsibility of IB students to state a conflict in the te= sting schedules at the time of registration because alternative test must b= e ordered separately. - The Stanford Educational Studies Program hosts an event called Splash wit= h enrichment classes for middle and high school students. Students can take= a variety of classes-from painting to quantum physics, all taught by Stanf= ord students and affiliates. This is a unique enrichment opportunity for st= udents, set on the beautiful Stanford campus, and can also inspire and moti= vate students for college education by allowing them to interact with Stanf= ord students. = Our Spring event will be held this year on April 4-5, between 10am-6pm on b= oth days, and registration will open to students on March 6th. Although we = have not finalized our class list yet, an example of the over 100 classes o= ffered in the Fall can be found at: http://stanfordesp.org/learn/Splash/200= 8_Fall/catalog . The registration fee is $40 for both days to cover room fe= es and administrative costs, but a discount of $20 is given for siblings, a= nd financial aid is available (just email stanfordesp@gmail.com ). = Students can register online at stanfordesp.org starting March 10th. = - SAT Subject Exams: The UC system will stop requiring the two subject are= a exams for the fall Class of 2012 entering college freshmen. Private univ= ersities have not changed their requirements, so families of Sequoia's grad= uating class of 2012 ONLY need to look at EACH INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE to find t= he requirements for admissions. Every school has their own individual poli= cies. = Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org = ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - TUESDAY- MARCH 10, 2009 TODAY=92S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK=92S ACTIVITIES ECOS Club Room 207 Anime Club Room 209 German Club Room 126 Young Men Moving Towards Health TRC (3:30-5:00pm) Learning Center (tutoring) Library (2:30-6:00pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) Karate Dance Studio (3:30pm) Salsa MPR (3:30pm) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) The Kitchen Project Room 13 (3:30-6:00pm) Tues. Night Math Tutorial Math Wing (5-8pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Tuesday, March 10 VARS Baseball AT Menlo-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm F/S Baseball VS Menlo-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Boys Tennis VS Oceana-3:30pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Wednesday, March 11 Boys Golf VS Woodside @ Crystal Springs GC-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Thursday, March 12 VARS Baseball VS S.S.F.-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm F/S Baseball AT S.S.F. (Orange Park, S.S.F.)-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:00pm Badminton VS Carlmont03:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Boys Golf VS Terra Nova @ Sharp Park GC-2:30pm-dismiss @ 12:50pm Swimming VS Westmoor-3:00pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Boys Tennis AT Hillsdale-3:30pm-dismiss @ 1:30pm Saturday, March 14 Baseball AT Los Altos-VARS-12:00pm-F/S-3:00pm JJJ TODAY=92S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Caitlin Fovenyessy Caitlin took a little while to come out of her shell in High School, but on= ce she did, a truly stellar student emerged. Great things are on her horiz= on and she is committed to reaching out and grabbing them! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: Surround yourself with individuals that have= a positive attitude and an optimistic view of the world. They will transmi= t positive energy to you. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA=92S E= NVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Reduce garbage by using utensils that can be washed ins= tead of tossing out plastic ones J. Slater LOCAL COLLEGE FAIR OPPORTUNITY - California State East Bay is hosting a col= lege fair with over 150 representatives from colleges and universities acro= ss the United States on April 24, 2009. This is a great way to get an earl= y start on the college search process. For more information go to the foll= owing website: www.csueastbay.edu/events T. Ignaitis ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PEER EDUCATOR? Come to an informational me= eting this Thursday, March 12th in the Teen Resource Center at lunch or aft= er school. By becoming a peer educator, you will build leadership skills, = become a valuable resource for your peers, get community service hours, and= have something very valuable to add to your resume, college applications a= nd job applications. J. Romero SENIORS - Please note that if your name is on the NO PRIVILEGES LIST, you w= ill not be allowed to participate in any senior activities or march in grad= uation until your name is cleared of any detentions that you have not serve= d throughout the entire school year. D. Milhaupt INTERESTED IN LEARNING HOW TO DANCE SALSA? Today is your lucky day! The Sal= sa Dance class has moved to Tuesdays in the MPR at 3:30. Please join the cl= ass today. J. Romero AP EXAMS ARE NEAR! If you are planning on taking an AP Exam this year, ple= ase sign up with Ms. Ignaitis by March 20th. A $13.00 deposit is required = when you sign up. T. Ignaitis PLAYFIGHTING IS NOT ALLOWED AT SEQUOIA. If you are seen playfighting, the c= onsequences will be similar to those of a real fight. D. Milhaupt *** REMINDERS *** A TEACHER FROM THE MIDDLE COLLEGE PROGRAM will be on campus in the College = and Career Center tomorrow - Wednesday, March 11th. Middle College is a di= strict program for juniors and seniors who want to begin taking college cla= sses while also completing their high school diploma requirements. Current= sophomores and juniors are encouraged to apply. Please come to the Colleg= e and Career Center any time tomorrow (Wednesday), to find out more about t= he program or to get a flyer and an application. E. Cotter SENIORS! There will be a TWO-DAY KICK OFF SALE for the 2009 =93Go For the = Gold=94 Grad Night tickets on March 18th & 19th. Cruise the San Francisco = Bay on a Hornblower Yacht the evening of June 5th and celebrate Grad Night = with your fellow graduates. Purchase your ticket from Ms. Gordon, the Trea= surer, for $40 - for two days only! Tickets are $50 after March 19th. A si= gned Permission Slip is MANDATORY to purchase ticket! Permissions Slips ar= e available in the Treasurer's office or Download from Sequoia=92s Website = at www.sequoiahs.org, under Parents, then Grad Activities. Grad Comm. = WORK EXPERIENCE meets on Thursdays at lunch in room 302. See Mr. Kuliga fo= r details. M. Kuliga ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #R5 will be given tomorrow through Friday (3/= 11 - 3/13) at lunch in room 141. J. Kreutzmann/L. Larkin = LOST: = 2 rings were lost in the ladies bathroom outside of Room 42 on Wednesday mo= rning, March 4th. ONE IS OF SENTIMENTAL VALUE & THE OTHER IS A SEQUOIA 2009 CLASS RING WITH I= NITIALS ENGRAVED INSIDE THE BAND! $ $ CASH $ $ REWARD IS BEING OFFERED FOR THE SAFE RETURN OF THE RINGS! NO QUESTIONS ASKED! CASH PAID UPON RETURN! Please return the rings to Administration (AVP office) and collect your cas= h reward!!! P. McGovern/R. Cooke AP EXAMS ARE NEAR! If you are planning on taking an AP Exam this year, ple= ase sign up with Ms. Ignaitis by March 20th. A $13.00 deposit is required = when you sign up. T. Ignaitis THE NO PRIVILEGES LIST is posted on the wall outside of the AVP office. Ple= ase check it periodically. Remember, you will not be allowed to participate= in any activities, such as fieldtrips, rallies, and dances, if you are cur= rently on it. D. Milhaupt SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS presents "PAJAMA GAME", the popular Broadway mu= sical, March 20,21,27,28 at 7:00pm and March 22 & 29 at 2:00pm. All Stud= ents w/ID and Seniors - tickets $5 in advance; $7 at door. Adults - ticket= s $10 in advance; $12 at door. WILL CALL tickets will be considered in adva= nce. For tickets and information contact Linda Gordon @ (650) 369-1411 x62= 88 or www.sequoiahs.org T. Bergen 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) -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Academic excellence and the quality of the student experience in our schools is our number one priority. At the District Office, we will shoulder the greatest percentage of cuts, and we are fully committed to making reductions at the schools as far from the classroom as possible. Please be assured that the academic and student enrichment programs in the schools in the Sequoia district will continue to be excellent, innovative and robust. Core academic programs, and athletic and performing arts programs, will remain in tact. Class sizes may increase, but we will do everything we can to preserve the integrity of the instructional program. We appreciate your continuing engagement and support during this process. We know you appreciate the serious challenges facing our state's schools. Despite being one of the world's largest economies, California is now dead last in the U.S. in terms of per-pupil funding (we had been 47 out of 50 until recently). Although the state budget has finally passed, there are still a number of moving targets, such as the uncertainties of the May 19 special election and its effect on the new state budget. At this juncture, we also do not know the level of funding coming to our district from the federal stimulus package, or the outcome of the county's current reassessment of property values of all homes sold since January 2002. As developments unfold over the coming weeks and months, your principal will keep you updated. Please be reminded that, despite the current uncertainties and challenges, there is reason to be hopeful. The schools in the Sequoia district are stellar. Our faculty and professional support staff are distinguished. Our facilities and technology are exceptional. You, and other members of the local community, are engaged and supportive of us. We're going to harness all of these strengths to get to the other side of our current fiscal difficulties, and I believe we will emerge even stronger and better than we are today. We know you and your students are counting on us. Thank you for your time, and thank you for all that you do to contribute to the excellence of your child's school. Sincerely, Pat Gemma, Superintendent Sequoia Union High School District ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ GENERAL INFORMATION: Ongoing: - Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) thanks you for your support! Please make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062 COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: Ongoing: - AP Exams are Near! If you are planning on taking an AP Exam this year, please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis by March 20th. The exam fee this year is $88.00. You can pay the total fee at the time you sign up or a deposit if necessary. If you are eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch, fee waivers are available but the deposit is required. A copy of your taxes or a copy of Free or Reduce Lunch eligibility letter you received from the District is required to receive a fee waiver. Email Ms. Ignaitis for more details tignaiti@seq.org NOTE! It is the responsibility of IB students to state a conflict in the testing schedules at the time of registration because alternative test must be ordered separately. - The Stanford Educational Studies Program hosts an event called Splash with enrichment classes for middle and high school students. Students can take a variety of classes-from painting to quantum physics, all taught by Stanford students and affiliates. This is a unique enrichment opportunity for students, set on the beautiful Stanford campus, and can also inspire and motivate students for college education by allowing them to interact with Stanford students. Our Spring event will be held this year on April 4-5, between 10am-6pm on both days, and registration will open to students on March 6th. Although we have not finalized our class list yet, an example of the over 100 classes offered in the Fall can be found at: http://stanfordesp.org/learn/Splash/2008_Fall/catalog . The registration fee is $40 for both days to cover room fees and administrative costs, but a discount of $20 is given for siblings, and financial aid is available (just email stanfordesp@gmail.com ). Students can register online at stanfordesp.org starting March 10th. - SAT Subject Exams: The UC system will stop requiring the two subject area exams for the fall Class of 2012 entering college freshmen. Private universities have not changed their requirements, so families of Sequoia's graduating class of 2012 ONLY need to look at EACH INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE to find the requirements for admissions. Every school has their own individual policies. Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - WEDNESDAY- MARCH 11, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES Junior Class Room 126 Freshman Class Room 106 French Club Room 209 Sequoia Rock Climbing Room 120 ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #R5 Room 141 Learning Center (tutoring) Library (2:30-6:00pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) Girls Embracing Life TRC (3:30-5:00pm) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) The Kitchen Project Room 13 (3:30-6:00pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Wednesday, March 11 Boys Golf VS Woodside @ Crystal Springs GC-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Thursday, March 12 VARS Baseball VS S.S.F.-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm F/S Baseball AT S.S.F. (Orange Park, S.S.F.)-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:00pm Badminton VS Carlmont03:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Boys Golf VS Terra Nova @ Sharp Park GC-2:30pm-dismiss @ 12:50pm Swimming VS Westmoor-3:00pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Boys Tennis AT Hillsdale-3:30pm-dismiss @ 1:30pm Saturday, March 14 Baseball AT Los Altos-VARS-12:00pm-F/S-3:00pm JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Nick Zmay Nick may not seem like your typical Student of the Day candidate, but he has put in a lot of effort to bring his grades up this semester. He has identified goals and is working to achieve them, which is a trait all successful students share - way to go, Nick! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: Allow time every day for privacy, quiet and reflection. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Recycle. One aluminum can saves enough energy to power a TV for 3 hours. J. Slater 3RD ANNUAL SPAGHETTI FEED & KARAOKE NIGHT COMING SOON! Good Food -- Good Friends -- Good Laughs!! All you can eat & great entertainment too!! When??? Friday, March 27, 2009 from 6:00 ~ 10:00pm in the Sequoia Multipurpose Room. Tickets are only $10 (kids 7 and under are free with a paid admission) * and here?s what you?ll get -- Spaghetti w/Sauce (vegetarian or meat), Bread, Green Salad, Drinks, and Dessert. Make sure you tune up your vocal cords! We'll have over 20,000 songs to choose from. This is your chance to showcase your hidden talents! Awards will be given for groups as well as for best male and female vocalist. Tickets available in advance - SHS Treasurer's office - Linda Gordon or RSVP with Cynthia Holland cyholl2001@yahoo.com ****PARENT INFORMATION**** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ A MESSAGE FROM THE SUHSD SUPERINTENDENT: Dear Parents, While I know your principal has been keeping you apprised of the current financial situation at your child's school, I wanted to take this opportunity to share some additional comments. Throughout all of our planning, our focus is firmly fixed on preserving our quality educational program. Academic excellence and the quality of the student experience in our schools is our number one priority. At the District Office, we will shoulder the greatest percentage of cuts, and we are fully committed to making reductions at the schools as far from the classroom as possible. Please be assured that the academic and student enrichment programs in the schools in the Sequoia district will continue to be excellent, innovative and robust. Core academic programs, and athletic and performing arts programs, will remain in tact. Class sizes may increase, but we will do everything we can to preserve the integrity of the instructional program. We appreciate your continuing engagement and support during this process. We know you appreciate the serious challenges facing our state's schools. Despite being one of the world's largest economies, California is now dead last in the U.S. in terms of per-pupil funding (we had been 47 out of 50 until recently). Although the state budget has finally passed, there are still a number of moving targets, such as the uncertainties of the May 19 special election and its effect on the new state budget. At this juncture, we also do not know the level of funding coming to our district from the federal stimulus package, or the outcome of the county's current reassessment of property values of all homes sold since January 2002. As developments unfold over the coming weeks and months, your principal will keep you updated. Please be reminded that, despite the current uncertainties and challenges, there is reason to be hopeful. The schools in the Sequoia district are stellar. Our faculty and professional support staff are distinguished. Our facilities and technology are exceptional. You, and other members of the local community, are engaged and supportive of us. We're going to harness all of these strengths to get to the other side of our current fiscal difficulties, and I believe we will emerge even stronger and better than we are today. We know you and your students are counting on us. Thank you for your time, and thank you for all that you do to contribute to the excellence of your child's school. Sincerely, Pat Gemma, Superintendent Sequoia Union High School District ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ GENERAL INFORMATION: Ongoing: - Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) thanks you for your support! Please make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062 COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: Ongoing: - AP Exams are Near! If you are planning on taking an AP Exam this year, please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis by March 20th. The exam fee this year is $88.00. You can pay the total fee at the time you sign up or a deposit if necessary. If you are eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch, fee waivers are available but the deposit is required. A copy of your taxes or a copy of Free or Reduce Lunch eligibility letter you received from the District is required to receive a fee waiver. Email Ms. Ignaitis for more details tignaiti@seq.org NOTE! It is the responsibility of IB students to state a conflict in the testing schedules at the time of registration because alternative test must be ordered separately. - The Stanford Educational Studies Program hosts an event called Splash with enrichment classes for middle and high school students. Students can take a variety of classes-from painting to quantum physics, all taught by Stanford students and affiliates. This is a unique enrichment opportunity for students, set on the beautiful Stanford campus, and can also inspire and motivate students for college education by allowing them to interact with Stanford students. Our Spring event will be held this year on April 4-5, between 10am-6pm on both days, and registration will open to students on March 6th. Although we have not finalized our class list yet, an example of the over 100 classes offered in the Fall can be found at: http://stanfordesp.org/learn/Splash/2008_Fall/catalog . The registration fee is $40 for both days to cover room fees and administrative costs, but a discount of $20 is given for siblings, and financial aid is available (just email stanfordesp@gmail.com ). Students can register online at stanfordesp.org starting March 10th. - SAT Subject Exams: The UC system will stop requiring the two subject area exams for the fall Class of 2012 entering college freshmen. Private universities have not changed their requirements, so families of Sequoia's graduating class of 2012 ONLY need to look at EACH INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE to find the requirements for admissions. Every school has their own individual policies. Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - THURSDAY- MARCH 12, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES Sophomore Class Room 112 Work Experience Room 302 Newspaper Club Student Activities Center ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #R5 Room 141 Learning Center (tutoring) Library (2:30-6:00pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) Zumba Dance Studio (3:30pm) Young Men Moving Towards Health TRC (3:30-5:00pm) English Tutorial-ICAP/IB Study Caf? Room 38 (3:30-5:30pm) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) The Kitchen Project Room 13 (3:30-6:00pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Thursday, March 12 VARS Baseball VS S.S.F.-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm F/S Baseball AT S.S.F. (Orange Park, S.S.F.)-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:00pm Badminton VS Carlmont03:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Boys Golf VS Terra Nova @ Sharp Park GC-2:30pm-dismiss @ 12:50pm Swimming VS Westmoor-3:00pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Boys Tennis AT Hillsdale-3:30pm-dismiss @ 1:30pm Saturday, March 14 Baseball AT Los Altos-VARS-12:00pm-F/S-3:00pm JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Kevin Jacobberger Kevin is the reason we don't grade on a curve in Spanish! He would be off the chart every time! Kevin is well on his way to being bilingual - if you see him in the hall, say HOLA! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: Stop negative self-talk. Don't say things like "I am too fat...too thin...not smart". Instead, use positive self-talk and say things like," I'm smart and a great person." J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Add oxygen to the environment (and get rid of carbon dioxide) by planting a tree in your backyard. J. Slater SOPHOMORE CLASS meets TODAY in room 112 during lunch. See you then! K. Bosco BUILD SHOWCASE 2 is less than a week away! How can you be better than last time? E. Kobrick JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Do you have a 2.7 or better GPA, have financial need and have you participated in community service? Nordstrom is offering a $10K scholarship for college. See Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis JUST A REMINDER THAT SALSA DANCING is no longer on Thursdays* it has moved to Tuesdays in the MPR at 3:30. J. Romero ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PEER EDUCATOR? Come to an informational meeting today at lunch or after school in the Teen Resource Center. By becoming a peer educator, you will build leadership skills, become a valuable resource for your peers, get community service hours, and have something very valuable to add to your resume, college applications and job applications. Hope to see you. J. Romero LOCAL COLLEGE FAIR OPPORTUNITY - California State East Bay is hosting a college fair with over 150 representatives from colleges and universities across the United States on April 24, 2009. This is a great way to get an early start on the college search process. For more information go to the following website: www.csueastbay.edu/events T. Ignaitis REMEMBER *Every Friday is spirit day! Don?t forget to wear your purple tomorrow!!! L. Reibstein 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 *** REMINDERS *** SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR ATHLETES! If you are a senior, have at least a 2.0 GPA and have participated on any of the Sequoia Varsity sports teams for at least 2 years, then you may be eligible for the Judy Carmona Memorial college scholarship from the Sequoia Boosters Club. The simple 2-page application form is available at the College/Career Center. The deadline for applications is April 3rd. K. Bassett POLYNESIAN STUDENTS! Stanford is hosting a college awareness event in April and would love to connect with our Pacific Islander students. Please see Ms. Ignaitis for more information. T. Ignaitis THE SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS will star in "PAJAMA GAME", the popular Broadway musical on March 20,21,27,28 at 7:00pm and March 22 & 29 at 2:00pm. All Students w/ID and Seniors - tickets $5 in advance; $7 at door. Adults - tickets $10 in advance; $12 at door. WILL CALL tickets will be considered in advance. For tickets and information contact Linda Gordon @ (650) 369-1411 x6288 or www.sequoiahs.org T. Bergen LOST: 2 rings were lost in the ladies bathroom outside of Room 42 on Wednesday morning, March 4th. ONE IS PICTURED ON THE FLYERS AROUND CAMPUS & THE OTHER IS A SEQUOIA 2009 CLASS RING WITH INITIALS ENGRAVED INSIDE THE BAND! $ $ CASH $ $ REWARD IS BEING OFFERED FOR THE SAFE RETURN OF THE RINGS! NO QUESTIONS ASKED! CASH PAID UPON RETURN! Please return the rings to Administration (AVP office) and collect your cash reward!!! P. McGovern/R. Cooke AP EXAMS ARE NEAR! If you are planning on taking an AP Exam this year, please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis by March 20th. A $13.00 deposit is required when you sign up. T. Ignaitis SENIORS! There will be a TWO-DAY KICK OFF SALE for the 2009 ?Go For the Gold? Grad Night tickets on March 18th & 19th. Cruise the San Francisco Bay on a Hornblower Yacht the evening of June 5th and celebrate Grad Night with your fellow graduates. Purchase your ticket from Ms. Gordon, the Treasurer, for $40 - for two days only! Tickets are $50 after March 19th. A signed Permission Slip is MANDATORY to purchase ticket! Permissions Slips are available in the Treasurer's office or Download from Sequoia?s Website at www.sequoiahs.org, under Parents, then Grad Activities. Grad Comm. Lori Lehman Senior Office Assistant/Teachers Secretary Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062-1378 (650) 369-1411 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 367-9780 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 368-5180 (FAX) From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Thu Mar 12 16:25:00 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Thu Mar 12 16:25:09 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ A MESSAGE FROM THE SUHSD SUPERINTENDENT: Dear Parents, While I know your principal has been keeping you apprised of the current financial situation at your child's school, I wanted to take this opportunity to share some additional comments. Throughout all of our planning, our focus is firmly fixed on preserving our quality educational program. Academic excellence and the quality of the student experience in our schools is our number one priority. At the District Office, we will shoulder the greatest percentage of cuts, and we are fully committed to making reductions at the schools as far from the classroom as possible. Please be assured that the academic and student enrichment programs in the schools in the Sequoia district will continue to be excellent, innovative and robust. Core academic programs, and athletic and performing arts programs, will remain in tact. Class sizes may increase, but we will do everything we can to preserve the integrity of the instructional program. We appreciate your continuing engagement and support during this process. We know you appreciate the serious challenges facing our state's schools. Despite being one of the world's largest economies, California is now dead last in the U.S. in terms of per-pupil funding (we had been 47 out of 50 until recently). Although the state budget has finally passed, there are still a number of moving targets, such as the uncertainties of the May 19 special election and its effect on the new state budget. At this juncture, we also do not know the level of funding coming to our district from the federal stimulus package, or the outcome of the county's current reassessment of property values of all homes sold since January 2002. As developments unfold over the coming weeks and months, your principal will keep you updated. Please be reminded that, despite the current uncertainties and challenges, there is reason to be hopeful. The schools in the Sequoia district are stellar. Our faculty and professional support staff are distinguished. Our facilities and technology are exceptional. You, and other members of the local community, are engaged and supportive of us. We're going to harness all of these strengths to get to the other side of our current fiscal difficulties, and I believe we will emerge even stronger and better than we are today. We know you and your students are counting on us. Thank you for your time, and thank you for all that you do to contribute to the excellence of your child's school. Sincerely, Pat Gemma, Superintendent Sequoia Union High School District ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ GENERAL INFORMATION: Ongoing: - Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) thanks you for your support! Please make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062 COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: Ongoing: - AP Exams are Near! If you are planning on taking an AP Exam this year, please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis by March 20th. The exam fee this year is $88.00. You can pay the total fee at the time you sign up or a deposit if necessary. If you are eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch, fee waivers are available but the deposit is required. A copy of your taxes or a copy of Free or Reduce Lunch eligibility letter you received from the District is required to receive a fee waiver. Email Ms. Ignaitis for more details tignaiti@seq.org NOTE! It is the responsibility of IB students to state a conflict in the testing schedules at the time of registration because alternative test must be ordered separately. - The Stanford Educational Studies Program hosts an event called Splash with enrichment classes for middle and high school students. Students can take a variety of classes-from painting to quantum physics, all taught by Stanford students and affiliates. This is a unique enrichment opportunity for students, set on the beautiful Stanford campus, and can also inspire and motivate students for college education by allowing them to interact with Stanford students. Our Spring event will be held this year on April 4-5, between 10am-6pm on both days, and registration will open to students on March 6th. Although we have not finalized our class list yet, an example of the over 100 classes offered in the Fall can be found at: http://stanfordesp.org/learn/Splash/2008_Fall/catalog . The registration fee is $40 for both days to cover room fees and administrative costs, but a discount of $20 is given for siblings, and financial aid is available (just email stanfordesp@gmail.com ). Registration began online at stanfordesp.org starting March 10th. - SAT Subject Exams: The UC system will stop requiring the two subject area exams for the fall Class of 2012 entering college freshmen. Private universities have not changed their requirements, so families of Sequoia's graduating class of 2012 ONLY need to look at EACH INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE to find the requirements for admissions. Every school has their own individual policies. Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - FRIDAY- MARCH 13, 2009 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 #R5 Room 141 Learning Center (tutoring) Library (2:30-6:00pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Saturday, March 14 Baseball AT Los Altos-VARS-12:00pm-F/S-3:00pm JJJ TODAY?S STUDENTS OF THE DAY JJJ Annika Schmidt and Adriana Cicciarelli Annika is a language learning powerhouse! Coming to us as an exchange student, she is already fluent in German and English and is studying both French AND Spanish while she's here at Sequoia. And she's at the top of her class! Muy bien hecho, Annika! Adriana is quiet in class, but she is loud on paper. She takes note of everything in her beautiful handwriting and works hard to understand whatever is discussed in class. Adriana is not satisfied with just getting an answer right - she needs to know why, and that will help her succeed in the future. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: If you have tried something over and over again and it's not working for you then try something different. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Use rechargeable batteries instead of throwing away old ones, which can leak toxins in to the ground. J. Slater STUDENTS: Don't forget to purchase your ticket for the 3rd annual spaghetti feed & Karaoke Night from Ms. Gordon, school treasurer - only $10 for all you can eat! Best male and female vocalists win a Palm CENTRO Smartphone! Become a SHS teenage Idol :) C. Holland IF YOU ARE INTERESTED in PARTICIPATING in the Safe and Sober Prom activit, please plan on attending the senior class meeting in Mr. Weyant's room (123) at lunch on Thursday, 3/19. Stop by if you'd like to participate in the simulation. D. Weyant BUILD! Showcase 2 is next week! Will team ?Devise? stay #1?!?!? E. Kobrick A REMINDER TO SENIORS! There will be a TWO-DAY KICK OFF SALE for the 2009 ?Go For the Gold? Grad Night tickets on March 18th & 19th. Cruise the San Francisco Bay on a Hornblower Yacht the evening of June 5th and celebrate Grad Night with your fellow graduates. Purchase your ticket from Ms. Gordon, the Treasurer, for $40 - for two days only! Tickets are $50 after March 19th. A signed Permission Slip is MANDATORY to purchase ticket! Permissions Slips are available in the Treasurer's office or Download from Sequoia?s Website at www.sequoiahs.org, under Parents, then Grad Activities. Grad Comm. LOST: 2 rings were lost in the ladies bathroom outside of Room 42 on Wednesday morning, March 4th. ONE IS PICTURED ON THE FLYERS AROUND CAMPUS & THE OTHER IS A SEQUOIA 2009 CLASS RING WITH INITIALS ENGRAVED INSIDE THE BAND! $ $ CASH $ $ REWARD IS BEING OFFERED FOR THE SAFE RETURN OF THE RINGS! NO QUESTIONS ASKED! CASH PAID UPON RETURN! Please return the rings to Administration (AVP office) and collect your cash reward!!! P. McGovern/R. Cooke AP EXAMS ARE NEAR! If you are planning on taking an AP Exam this year, please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis by March 20th. A $13.00 deposit is required when you sign up. T. Ignaitis SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR ATHLETES! If you are a senior, have at least a 2.0 GPA and have participated on any of the Sequoia Varsity sports teams for at least 2 years, then you may be eligible for the Judy Carmona Memorial college scholarship from the Sequoia Boosters Club. The simple 2-page application form is available at the College/Career Center. The deadline for applications is April 3rd. K. Bassett Lori Lehman Senior Office Assistant/Teachers Secretary Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062-1378 (650) 369-1411 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 367-9780 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 368-5180 (FAX) From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Fri Mar 13 16:15:21 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Fri Mar 13 16:15:39 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ GENERAL INFORMATION: - Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) has received $49,905 since October 2008. Thank you! Our goal is $200,000. If you haven?t contributed yet * it?s not too late! Please make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062 COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: Ongoing: - AP Exams are Near! If you are planning on taking an AP Exam this year, please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis by this Friday, March 20th. The exam fee this year is $88.00. You can pay the total fee at the time you sign up or a deposit if necessary. If you are eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch, fee waivers are available but the deposit is required. A copy of your taxes or a copy of Free or Reduce Lunch eligibility letter you received from the District is required to receive a fee waiver. Email Ms. Ignaitis for more details tignaiti@seq.org NOTE! It is the responsibility of IB students to state a conflict in the testing schedules at the time of registration because alternative test must be ordered separately. - The Stanford Educational Studies Program hosts an event called Splash with enrichment classes for middle and high school students. Students can take a variety of classes-from painting to quantum physics, all taught by Stanford students and affiliates. This is a unique enrichment opportunity for students, set on the beautiful Stanford campus, and can also inspire and motivate students for college education by allowing them to interact with Stanford students. Our Spring event will be held this year on April 4-5, between 10am-6pm on both days, and registration will open to students on March 6th. Although we have not finalized our class list yet, an example of the over 100 classes offered in the Fall can be found at: http://stanfordesp.org/learn/Splash/2008_Fall/catalog . The registration fee is $40 for both days to cover room fees and administrative costs, but a discount of $20 is given for siblings, and financial aid is available (just email stanfordesp@gmail.com ). Registration began online at stanfordesp.org starting March 10th. - SAT Subject Exams: The UC system will stop requiring the two subject area exams for the fall Class of 2012 entering college freshmen. Private universities have not changed their requirements, so families of Sequoia's graduating class of 2012 ONLY need to look at EACH INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE to find the requirements for admissions. Every school has their own individual policies. Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - MONDAY- MARCH 16, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES ASB Activities Center Sophomore Class Room 112 Pakistan Project Room 44 Chess Club Room 142 Learning Center (tutoring) Library (2:30-6:00pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) School After School Room 304 (3:20pm) Girls Embracing Life TRC (3:30-5:00pm) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) The Kitchen Project Room 13 (3:30-6:00pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Monday, March 16 VARS Softball AT El Camino-3:30pm-dismiss @ 1:30pm (make-up game) Tuesday, March 17 Badminton AT M-A-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm VARS Baseball VS San Mateo-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm F/S Baseball AT San Mateo-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:00pm Boys Golf VS M-A @ Sharon Hts. CC-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Boys Tennis AT S.S.F.-3:30pm-dismiss @ 1:30pm Thursday, March 19 VARS Baseball AT Burlingame-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm F/S Baseball VS Burlingame-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm VARS Softball VS Silver Creek-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm F/S Softball AT Silver Creek-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Swimming AT San Mateo-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Track & Field VS Capuchino, HMB, Jefferson-3:00pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Friday, March 20 F/S Softball AT Woodside-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Tony Ochoa Throughout his time in French 3, Tony has primarily spoken to Madame Chin in French. Because of his continuous efforts speaking French, his spoken abilities have improved significantly. We are all excited to see the benefits of your hard work pay off when you are in France this summer! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: Taking vitamin B on a daily basis can help your nervous system. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Remember to turn off your lights for Earth Hour on Saturday, March 28th from 8:30 - 9:30 pm. It's a global event created by the World Wildlife Fund to symbolize that each one of us, working together, can make a positive impact on climate change. Go to the tools link at http://www.earthhourus.org/main.php for info on what you can do. J. Slater REMINDER - Sophomore Class meets every Monday and Thursday in room 112 during lunch. K. Bosco THE SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS will star in "PAJAMA GAME", the popular Broadway musical on March 20,21,27,28 at 7:00pm and March 22 & 29 at 2:00pm. All Students w/ID and Seniors - tickets $5 in advance; $7 at door. Adults - tickets $10 in advance; $12 at door. WILL CALL tickets will be considered in advance. For tickets and information contact Linda Gordon @ (650) 369-1411 x6288 or www.sequoiahs.org T. Bergen SENIORS! The TWO-DAY KICK OFF SALE for the 2009 ?Go For the Gold? Grad Night tickets is almost here! Cruise the San Francisco Bay on a Hornblower Yacht the evening of June 5th and celebrate Grad Night with your fellow graduates. Purchase your ticket from Ms. Gordon, Treasurer, for $40 - for two days only, March 18th and 19th! Tickets are $50 after March 19th. A signed Permission Slip is MANDATORY to purchase ticket! Permissions Slips are available in Treasurer's office or Download from Sequoia?s Website at www.sequoiahs.org, under Parents, then Grad20Activities. Grad Comm. CALIFORNIA MATH LEAGUE CONTEST #R6 will be given this Wednesday through Friday (3/18 - 3/20) 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 WORK EXPERIENCE meets on Thursdays at lunch in room 302. See Mr. Kuliga for details. M. Kuliga ATTENTION SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL STUDENTS: Mondays and Wednesdays 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 STUDENTS: If you haven?t done so already, don't forget to purchase your ticket for the 3rd annual spaghetti feed & Karaoke Night (Fri., 3/27 6-10pm) from Ms. Gordon, school treasurer - only $10 for all you can eat! Best male and female vocalists win a Palm CENTRO Smartphone! Become a SHS teenage Idol :) C. Holland *** REMINDERS *** IF YOU ARE INTERESTED in PARTICIPATING in the Safe and Sober Prom activity. please plan on attending the senior class meeting in Mr. Weyant's room (123) at lunch this Thurs., 3/19. Stop by if you'd like to participate in the simulation. D. Weyant AP EXAMS ARE NEAR! If you are planning on taking an AP Exam this year, please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis by this Friday, March 20th. A $13.00 deposit is required when you sign up. 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 Mon Mar 16 16:09:49 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Mon Mar 16 16:10:19 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ GENERAL INFORMATION: - Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) has received $49,905 since October 2008. Thank you! Our goal is $200,000. If you haven?t contributed yet * it?s not too late! Please make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062 COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: Ongoing: - AP Exams are Near! If you are planning on taking an AP Exam this year, please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis by this Friday, March 20th. The exam fee this year is $88.00. You can pay the total fee at the time you sign up or a deposit if necessary. If you are eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch, fee waivers are available but the deposit is required. A copy of your taxes or a copy of Free or Reduce Lunch eligibility letter you received from the District is required to receive a fee waiver. Email Ms. Ignaitis for more details tignaiti@seq.org NOTE! It is the responsibility of IB students to state a conflict in the testing schedules at the time of registration because alternative test must be ordered separately. - The Stanford Educational Studies Program hosts an event called Splash with enrichment classes for middle and high school students. Students can take a variety of classes-from painting to quantum physics, all taught by Stanford students and affiliates. This is a unique enrichment opportunity for students, set on the beautiful Stanford campus, and can also inspire and motivate students for college education by allowing them to interact with Stanford students. Our Spring event will be held this year on April 4-5, between 10am-6pm on both days, and registration began for students on March 6th. Although we have not finalized our class list yet, an example of the over 100 classes offered in the Fall can be found at: http://stanfordesp.org/learn/Splash/2008_Fall/catalog . The registration fee is $40 for both days to cover room fees and administrative costs, but a discount of $20 is given for siblings, and financial aid is available (just email stanfordesp@gmail.com ). Registration began online at stanfordesp.org starting March 10th. - SAT Subject Exams: The UC system will stop requiring the two subject area exams for the fall Class of 2012 entering college freshmen. Private universities have not changed their requirements, so families of Sequoia's graduating class of 2012 ONLY need to look at EACH INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE to find the requirements for admissions. Every school has their own individual policies. Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - TUESDAY- MARCH 17, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES ECOS Club Room 207 Anime Club Room 209 German Club Room 126 Learning Center (tutoring) Library (2:30-6:00pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) Karate Dance Studio (3:30pm) Salsa Dancing MPR (3:30pm) Young Men Moving Towards Health TRC (3:30-5:00pm) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) The Kitchen Project Room 13 (3:30-6:00pm) Tues. Night Math Tutorial Math Wing (5-8pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Tuesday, March 17 Badminton AT M-A-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm VARS Baseball VS San Mateo-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm F/S Baseball AT San Mateo-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:00pm Boys Golf VS M-A @ Sharon Hts. CC-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Boys Tennis AT S.S.F.-3:30pm-dismiss @ 1:30pm Wednesday, March 18 Boys Golf VS Aragon @ Poplar Creek-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm (rainout make-up match) Thursday, March 19 VARS Baseball AT Burlingame-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm F/S Baseball VS Burlingame-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm VARS Softball VS Silver Creek-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm F/S Softball AT Silver Creek-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Swimming AT San Mateo-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Track & Field VS Capuchino, HMB, Jefferson-3:00pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Friday, March 20 F/S Softball AT Woodside-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Kevin Sandoval Everyone in third period French class could tell you that Kevin works hard, speaks French, and makes the class really fun. His sense of humor keeps all of us smiling. Keep up the good work, Kevin! En fran?ais: Chaque ?l?ve en fran?ais 2 peut vous dire que Kevin travaille dur, parle bien le fran?ais, et il rend la classe et ses camarades heureux. Son sens de l?humeur nous fait sourire. Continue avec le bon travail, Kevin! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: Some people find it useful to have a To Do List. Prioritize the tasks on your list from the most important to the least important. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Choose ground delivery when shopping online - it can be six times more energy efficient than overnight. J. Slater CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SEQUOIA VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM for their second place finish in the Gunderson Tournament last Saturday. Great job girls! S. Reynick HEY, SEQUOIA! Check out the display for College of San Mateo outside the guidance office. Students, enter to win a raffle for great gift certificates and other prizes by answering the following question about the College of San Mateo display: Name 3 universities with which CSM has a guaranteed Transfer Contract. Nombra 3 universidades con las que CSM tiene asegurado un contrato de tranferencia. Green answer forms are available outside Ms. Navarrete's office inside the guidance office. Submit your completed answer sheets in the box outside Ms. Navarrete's office. E. Guli BUILD! Presentation ready? PowerPoint finished? Does your team have the edge? Prove it! E. Kobrick DO YOU LOVE TO DANCE? Are you into hip hop? Would you like to perform and represent your school? Come check out Sequoia?s Hip Hop Club this Thursday, March 19th at lunch in the small gym. S. Morell CABIN LEADERS are needed for next week's outdoor ed trip with Roosevelt School. Please see Ms. Reibstein in the Student Activities Center immediately if you are interested. Thank you. L. Reibstein IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING IN LEADERSHIP A or LEADERSHIP B NEXT YEAR, please attend a very brief meeting at BRUNCH this Thursday, March 19th, in the student activities center. Ms. Reibstein will be signing students up. ALL GRADES ARE WELCOME. Thank you. L. Reibstein SENIORS - if you ordered a senior panoramic, please come by the Student Activities Center and pick yours up at lunch time. Any panos not picked up by the end of next week will be sold!!!!!!!!! Thank you. L. Reibstein JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Do you have a 2.7 or better GPA, have financial need and have you participated in community service? Nordstrom is offering a $10K scholarship for college. See Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis POLYNESIAN STUDENTS! Stanford is hosting a college awareness event in April and would love to connect with our Pacific Islander students. Please see Ms. Ignaitis for more information. 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 A REMINDER that the Purple Patriot Award nominations are due by this Friday, 3/20. This is an annual award instituted to honor both individuals and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding service or provided a significant benefit directly to Sequoia High School. Nominees may be from Sequoia High School or the community at large. Please indicate the nominee?s individual name or organization name, stating why the nominee should receive this award. Indicate specifically what role the nominee played in directly providing the service or benefit to Sequoia High School and explain in detail what the service or benefit was. Please submit your written nominations to the Sequoia High School Alumni Association, P.O. Box 2534, Redwood City, CA 94064, or place them in the Sequoia High School Alumni Association mailbox in the Principal?s office by this Friday, 3/20/09. Thank you. K. Rolandelli/SHS Alumni Assoc. *** REMINDERS *** THE SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS will star in "PAJAMA GAME", the popular Broadway musical on March 20,21,27,28 at 7:00pm and March 22 & 29 at 2:00pm. All Students w/ID and Seniors - tickets $5 in advance; $7 at door. Adults - tickets $10 in advance; $12 at door. WILL CALL tickets will be considered in advance. For tickets and information contact Linda Gordon @ (650) 369-1411 x6288 or www.sequoiahs.org T. Bergen SENIORS! The TWO-DAY KICK OFF SALE for the 2009 ?Go For the Gold? Grad Night tickets is almost here! Cruise the San Francisco Bay on a Hornblower Yacht the evening of June 5th and celebrate Grad Night with your fellow graduates. Purchase your ticket from Ms. Gordon, Treasurer, for $40 - for two days only, March 18th and 19th! Tickets are $50 after March 19th. A signed Permission Slip is MANDATORY to purchase ticket! Permissions Slips are available in Treasurer's office or Download from Sequoia?s Website at www.sequoiahs.org, under Parents, then Grad20Activities. Grad Comm. CALIFORNIA MATH LEAGUE CONTEST #R6 will be given tomorrow (Wed.) through Friday (3/18 - 3/20) at lunch in Room 103. J. Kreutzmann/L. Larkin TUESDAY NIGHT MATH TUTORIAL is tonight & every Tuesday evening 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 STUDENTS: If you haven?t done so already, don't forget to purchase your ticket for the 3rd annual spaghetti feed & Karaoke Night (Fri., 3/27 6-10pm) from Ms. Gordon, school treasurer - only $10 for all you can eat! Best male and female vocalists win a Palm CENTRO Smartphone! Become a SHS teenage Idol :) C. Holland IF YOU ARE INTERESTED in PARTICIPATING in the Safe and Sober Prom activity. please plan on attending the senior class meeting in Mr. Weyant's room (123) at lunch this Thurs., 3/19. Stop by if you'd like to participate in the simulation. D. Weyant AP EXAMS ARE NEAR! If you are planning on taking an AP Exam this year, please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis by this Friday, March 20th. A $13.00 deposit is required when you sign up. T. Ignaitis Lori Lehman Senior Office Assistant/Teachers Secretary Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062-1378 (650) 369-1411 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 367-9780 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 368-5180 (FAX) From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Tue Mar 17 16:15:39 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Tue Mar 17 16:16:16 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ GENERAL INFORMATION: - Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) has received $49,905 since October 2008. Thank you! Our goal is $200,000. If you haven?t contributed yet * it?s not too late! Please make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062 COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: Ongoing: - AP Exams are Near! If you are planning on taking an AP Exam this year, please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis by this Friday, March 20th. The exam fee this year is $88.00. You can pay the total fee at the time you sign up or a deposit if necessary. If you are eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch, fee waivers are available but the deposit is required. A copy of your taxes or a copy of Free or Reduce Lunch eligibility letter you received from the District is required to receive a fee waiver. Email Ms. Ignaitis for more details tignaiti@seq.org NOTE! It is the responsibility of IB students to state a conflict in the testing schedules at the time of registration because alternative test must be ordered separately. - The Stanford Educational Studies Program hosts an event called Splash with enrichment classes for middle and high school students. Students can take a variety of classes-from painting to quantum physics, all taught by Stanford students and affiliates. This is a unique enrichment opportunity for students, set on the beautiful Stanford campus, and can also inspire and motivate students for college education by allowing them to interact with Stanford students. Our Spring event will be held this year on April 4-5, between 10am-6pm on both days, and registration began for students on March 6th. Although we have not finalized our class list yet, an example of the over 100 classes offered in the Fall can be found at: http://stanfordesp.org/learn/Splash/2008_Fall/catalog . The registration fee is $40 for both days to cover room fees and administrative costs, but a discount of $20 is given for siblings, and financial aid is available (just email stanfordesp@gmail.com ). Registration began online at stanfordesp.org starting March 10th. - SAT Subject Exams: The UC system will stop requiring the two subject area exams for the fall Class of 2012 entering college freshmen. Private universities have not changed their requirements, so families of Sequoia's graduating class of 2012 ONLY need to look at EACH INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE to find the requirements for admissions. Every school has their own individual policies. Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - WEDNESDAY- MARCH 18, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES Junior Class Room 126 Freshman Class Room 106 French Club Room 209 Sequoia Rock Climbing Room 120 CALIFORNIA MATH LEAGUE CONTEST #R6 Room 103 Learning Center (tutoring) Library (2:30-6:00pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) School After School Room 304 (3:20pm) Girls Embracing Life TRC (3:30-5:00pm) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) The Kitchen Project Room 13 (3:30-6:00pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Wednesday, March 18 Boys Golf VS Aragon @ Poplar Creek-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm (rainout make-up match) Thursday, March 19 VARS Baseball AT Burlingame-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm F/S Baseball VS Burlingame-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm VARS Softball VS Silver Creek-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm F/S Softball AT Silver Creek-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Swimming AT San Mateo-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Track & Field VS Capuchino, HMB, Jefferson-3:00pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Friday, March 20 F/S Softball AT Woodside-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Karen Lara In addition to her natural language skills, Karen works hard and asks excellent questions which help her to become an even better French speaker. She understands quickly and then continues to push her understanding further by practicing the new concepts. Bien fait, Karen! En fran?ais: En plus de ses capacit?s naturelles avec les langues, Karen travaille dur et demande des questions excellentes qui l?aident ? mieux parler le fran?ais. Elle comprend vite, et puis, elle continue de pousser lui-m?me pour mieux comprendre les nouveaux concepts. Bien fait, Karen! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: Practicing meditation every day can help reduce stress. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Conserve energy used to heat your room by sealing any cracks around your bedroom window. J. Slater SAVE THE DATE: Sequoia High School is proud to present our first Sequoia Treats & Sequoia Beatz on May 13, 2009 from 5:30 - 6:30 in the front of school. Bring your family and friends to share good times together while enjoying some Sequoia Treats (ice cream, fresh fruit or cupcakes)! Sequoia Beatz include performances from By Tha Roots, Advance Dancers, The Hip Hop Club, Poly Dancers and many many more! Stay tuned for more info as May 13th approaches! Sequoia Treats & Sequoia Beatz Comm./T. Henderson IT?S TONIGHT! Round 2! Will ?Devise? stay on top?!?! E. Kobrick UPWARD BOUND STUDENTS - there is a mandatory meeting TODAY at 3:30PM in room 306! M. Huning SENIORS! The TWO-DAY KICK OFF SALE for the 2009 ?Go For the Gold? Grad Night tickets is happening NOW! Cruise the San Francisco Bay on a Hornblower Yacht the evening of June 5th and celebrate Grad Night with your fellow graduates. Purchase your ticket from Ms. Gordon, Treasurer, for $40 - for two days only, TODAY & TOMORROW - March 18th and 19th! Tickets are $50 after March 19th. A signed Permission Slip is MANDATORY to purchase ticket! Permissions Slips are available in the Treasurer's office or Download from Sequoia?s Website at www.sequoiahs.org, under Parents, then Grad Activities. Buy now and save! Grad Comm. TO ALL ZUMBA DANCERS! If you are interested in performing at the Spring rally please join us in the small gym today at lunch for practice. See you there! G. Ortez-Gal?n CALIFORNIA MATH LEAGUE CONTEST #R6 will be given today through Friday (3/18 - 3/20) at lunch in Room 103. J. Kreutzmann/L. Larkin STUDENTS: If you haven?t done so already, don't forget to purchase your ticket for the 3rd annual spaghetti feed & Karaoke Night (Fri., 3/27 6-10pm) from Ms. Gordon, school treasurer - only $10 for all you can eat! Best male and female vocalists win a Palm CENTRO Smartphone! Become a SHS teenage Idol :) C. Holland AP EXAMS ARE COMING UP SOON! If you are planning on taking an AP Exam this year, please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis by this Friday, March 20th. A $13.00 deposit is required when you sign up. T. Ignaitis ENGLISH TUTORIAL/ICAP/IB CAF?: The Thursday Night English Tutorial and Tuesday English Study Cafe have merged! If you want a friendly teacher to help you with essays, homework, and English assignments, please come to room 38 on Thursdays from 3:30-5:30pm. Tutorial offers a quiet place to work, 8 computers, and copies of textbooks that you are reading. K. Haltom FRENCH CLUB MEETING today at lunch in room 209! K. Chin ATTENTION SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL STUDENTS: Mondays and Wednesdays 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 ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FUN AND CHALLENGING ACTIVITY? Come join the Sequoia Rock Climbing Club - we meet every Wednesday at lunch in room 120. W. Wernick *** REMINDERS *** HEY, SEQUOIA! Check out the display for College of San Mateo outside the guidance office. Students, enter to win a raffle for great gift certificates and other prizes by answering the following question about the College of San Mateo display: Name 3 universities with which CSM has a guaranteed Transfer Contract. Nombra 3 universidades con las que CSM tiene asegurado un contrato de tranferencia. Green answer forms are available outside Ms. Navarrete's office inside the guidance office. Submit your completed answer sheets in the box outside Ms. Navarrete's office. E. Guli DO YOU LOVE TO DANCE? Are you into hip hop? Would you like to perform and represent your school? Come check out Sequoia?s Hip Hop Club tomorrow - Thursday, March 19th at lunch in the small gym. S. Morell CABIN LEADERS are needed for next week's outdoor ed trip with Roosevelt School. Please see Ms. Reibstein in the Student Activities Center immediately if you are interested. Thank you. L. Reibstein IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING IN LEADERSHIP A OR LEADERSHIP B NEXT YEAR, please attend a very brief meeting at BRUNCH tomorrow - Thursday, March 19th, in the student activities center. Ms. Reibstein will be signing students up. ALL GRADES ARE WELCOME. Thank you. L. Reibstein SENIORS - if you ordered a senior panoramic, please come by the Student Activities Center and pick yours up at lunch time. Any panos not picked up by the end of next week will be sold!!!!!!!!! Thank you. L. Reibstein A REMINDER that the Purple Patriot Award nominations are due by this Friday, 3/20. This is an annual award instituted to honor both individuals and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding service or provided a significant benefit directly to Sequoia High School. Nominees may be from Sequoia High School or the community at large. Please indicate the nominee?s individual name or organization name, stating why the nominee should receive this award. Indicate specifically what role the nominee played in directly providing the service or benefit to Sequoia High School and explain in detail what the service or benefit was. Please submit your written nominations to the Sequoia High School Alumni Association, P.O. Box 2534, Redwood City, CA 94064, or place them in the Sequoia High School Alumni Association mailbox in the Principal?s office by this Friday, 3/20/09. Thank you. K. Rolandelli/SHS Alumni Assoc. THE SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS will star in "PAJAMA GAME", the popular Broadway musical on March 20,21,27,28 at 7:00pm and March 22 & 29 at 2:00pm. All Students w/ID and Seniors - tickets $5 in advance; $7 at door. Adults - tickets $10 in advance; $12 at door. WILL CALL tickets will be considered in advance. For tickets and information contact Linda Gordon @ (650) 369-1411 x6288 or www.sequoiahs.org T. Bergen IF YOU ARE INTERESTED in PARTICIPATING in the Safe and Sober Prom activity. please plan on attending the senior class meeting in Mr. Weyant's room (123) at lunch tomorrow - Thurs., 3/19. Stop by if you'd like to participate in the simulation. D. Weyant Lori Lehman Senior Office Assistant/Teachers Secretary Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062-1378 (650) 369-1411 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 367-9780 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 368-5180 (FAX) From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Wed Mar 18 15:25:32 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Wed Mar 18 15:25:48 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: New: - Sequoia Families! Freshman and Senior Parents! There is only one month until Family Bingo Night. We are also running a small silent auction. You can contribute prizes, or gift cards, you can help that evening AND most importantly DON'T MISS THIS EVENT! It is fun, and a great way to help finance Safe and Sober graduation activities for the classes of 2009 and 2012. For prize donations, contact Shelley Coleman, thecollinsfam@msn.com. For gift cards (script), contact Linda Gordon, our school treasurer: lgordon@seq.org. THIS Monday (3/23) is a collaboration day - please see schedule below. MONDAY (3/23/09) COLLABORATION DAY SCHEDULE 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 Ongoing: - Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) has received $49,905 since October 2008. Thank you! Our goal is $200,000. If you haven?t contributed yet * it?s not too late! Please make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062 COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: Ongoing: - AP Exams are Near! If you are planning on taking an AP Exam this year, please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis by tomorrow - Friday, March 20th. The exam fee this year is $88.00. You can pay the total fee at the time you sign up or a deposit if necessary. If you are eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch, fee waivers are available but the deposit is required. A copy of your taxes or a copy of Free or Reduce Lunch eligibility letter you received from the District is required to receive a fee waiver. Email Ms. Ignaitis for more details tignaiti@seq.org NOTE! It is the responsibility of IB students to state a conflict in the testing schedules at the time of registration because alternative test must be ordered separately. - The Stanford Educational Studies Program hosts an event called Splash with enrichment classes for middle and high school students. Students can take a variety of classes-from painting to quantum physics, all taught by Stanford students and affiliates. This is a unique enrichment opportunity for students, set on the beautiful Stanford campus, and can also inspire and motivate students for college education by allowing them to interact with Stanford students. Our Spring event will be held this year on April 4-5, between 10am-6pm on both days, and registration began for students on March 6th. Although we have not finalized our class list yet, an example of the over 100 classes offered in the Fall can be found at: http://stanfordesp.org/learn/Splash/2008_Fall/catalog . The registration fee is $40 for both days to cover room fees and administrative costs, but a discount of $20 is given for siblings, and financial aid is available (just email stanfordesp@gmail.com ). Registration began online at stanfordesp.org starting March 10th. - SAT Subject Exams: The UC system will stop requiring the two subject area exams for the fall Class of 2012 entering college freshmen. Private universities have not changed their requirements, so families of Sequoia's graduating class of 2012 ONLY need to look at EACH INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE to find the requirements for admissions. Every school has their own individual policies. Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - THURSDAY- MARCH 19, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES Sophomore Class Room 112 BSU/Young Sistahs & Brothas Room 304 Work Experience Room 302 Newspaper Club Student Activities Center CALIFORNIA MATH LEAGUE CONTEST #R6 Room 103 Learning Center (tutoring) Library (2:30-6:00pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) Zumba Dance Studio (3:30pm) Young Men Moving Towards Health TRC (3:30-5:00pm) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) English Tutorial-ICAP-IB Study Caf? Room 38 (3:30-5:30pm) The Kitchen Project Room 13 (3:30-6:00pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Thursday, March 19 VARS Baseball AT Burlingame-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm F/S Baseball VS Burlingame-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm VARS Softball VS Silver Creek-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm F/S Softball AT Silver Creek-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Swimming AT San Mateo-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Track & Field VS Capuchino, HMB, Jefferson-3:00pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Friday, March 20 F/S Softball AT Woodside-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Jose Navarrete Jose is a dedicated student and a diligent worker. He is challenging himself to speak not only one but three languages and surely enough, becoming successful. Great work, Jose! En fran?ais: Jose est un ?l?ve d?vou? et un travailleur appliqu?. Il se d?fie de parler trois langues, l?anglais, l?espagnol et le fran?ais. Et il r?ussit. Bon travail, Jose ! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: Change your pace on weekends. Slow down if your week was busy or do something active and fun if your week was slow. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Avoid disposables, use durable products, buy recycled products. J. Slater TEAM 100, consisting of students from Sequoia, Carlmont, & Woodside, competed at the Silicon Valley Regional against 47 other teams last weekend. We had a very impressive robot and came in 3rd overall, losing in a very close semi-final elimination round. Great job Team 100! You can see the actual footage of the meets on youtube. L. Larkin REMINDER: Upward Bound Saturday College is this weekend at 9am! Bring your books for extra one on one study time! M. Huning SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS! Are you interested in learning about ROTC scholarships that can provide full tuition, room and board, and monthly stipend? Please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis ASAP. T. Ignaitis ATTENTION ALL WINTER ATHLETES (that means you Basketball and Soccer players as well as wrestlers) * we are having our winter sports awards next week at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 25th in Carrington Hall. We hope all of you can make it on this special night. We will be recognizing all the teams and some special standouts. We expect students to dress up for this event. Please be considerate. Thank you. R. Cooke STUDENTS! Mark your calendars for Friday, April 17th. You could be a winner at our fantastic Bingo Night. Support grad night, and go home with great prizes! Fun begins at 6:30, in the MPR. Bring your family and friends! S. Coleman ATTENTION ALL FOOTBALL PLAYERS - There is an important lunch meeting tomorrow (Fri.) at 12:00 inn the Big gym to discuss Spring Football and Spirit packs. Please plan on being there to talk with Coach Poulos about the upcoming season. R. Cooke THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED from 12 p.m. on Thursday, March 26th thru 2 p.m. on Friday, March 27th for the Hall of Fame reception. Cleaning will be taking place on the 26th. Please plan accordingly. Thanks. D. Milhaupt SOPHOMORE CLASS - Don?t forget we have a meeting today at lunch in room 112. K. Bosco HEY, SEQUOIA! Check out the display for College of San Mateo outside the guidance office. Students, enter to win a raffle for great gift certificates and other prizes by answering the following question about the College of San Mateo display: Name 3 universities with which CSM has a guaranteed Transfer Contract. Nombra 3 universidades con las que CSM tiene asegurado un contrato de tranferencia. Green answer forms are available outside Ms. Navarrete's office inside the guidance office. Submit your completed answer sheets in the box outside Ms. Navarrete's office. E. Guli POLYNESIAN STUDENTS! Stanford is hosting a college awareness event in April and would love to connect with our Pacific Islander students. Please see Ms. Ignaitis for more information. T. Ignaitis IF YOU ARE INTERESTED in PARTICIPATING in the Safe and Sober Prom activity. please plan on attending the senior class meeting in Mr. Weyant's room (123) TODAY at lunch. Stop by if you'd like to participate in the simulation. D. Weyant DO YOU LOVE TO DANCE? Are you into hip hop? Would you like to perform and represent your school? Come check out Sequoia?s Hip Hop Club today at lunch in the small gym. S. Morell CABIN LEADERS are needed for next week's outdoor ed trip with Roosevelt School. Please see Ms. Reibstein in the Student Activities Center immediately if you are interested. Thank you. L. Reibstein SAVE THE DATE: Sequoia High School is proud to present our first Sweet Treats & Sequoia Beatz on May 13, 2009 from 5:30 - 6:30 in the front of school. Bring your family and friends to share good times together while enjoying some Sweet Treats (ice cream, fresh fruit or cupcakes)! Sequoia Beatz include performances from By Tha Roots, Advance Dancers, The Hip Hop Club, Poly Dancers and many many more! Stay tuned for more info as May 13th approaches! Sweet Treats & Sequoia Beatz Comm./T. Henderson SENIORS! The TWO-DAY KICK OFF SALE for the 2009 ?Go For the Gold? Grad Night tickets is down to the one-day sale!!! Cruise the San Francisco Bay on a Hornblower Yacht the evening of June 5th and celebrate Grad Night with your fellow graduates. Purchase your ticket from Ms. Gordon, Treasurer, for $40 TODAY, March 19th! After today, tickets go up to $50. Remember - a signed Permission Slip is MANDATORY to purchase ticket! Permissions Slips are available in the Treasurer's office or Download from Sequoia?s Website at www.sequoiahs.org, under Parents, then Grad Activities. Buy TODAY and save! Grad Comm. *** REMINDERS *** STUDENTS: If you haven?t done so already, don't forget to purchase your ticket for the 3rd annual spaghetti feed & Karaoke Night (Fri., 3/27 6-10pm) from Ms. Gordon, school treasurer - only $10 for all you can eat! Best male and female vocalists win a Palm CENTRO Smartphone! Become a SHS teenage Idol :) C. Holland AP EXAMS ARE COMING UP SOON! If you are planning on taking an AP Exam this year, please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis by tomorrow - Friday, March 20th. A $13.00 deposit is required when you sign up. T. Ignaitis IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING IN LEADERSHIP A OR LEADERSHIP B NEXT YEAR, please attend a very brief meeting at BRUNCH today - Thursday, March 19th, in the student activities center. Ms. Reibstein will be signing students up. ALL GRADES ARE WELCOME. Thank you. L. Reibstein SENIORS - if you ordered a senior panoramic, please come by the Student Activities Center and pick yours up at lunch time. Any panos not picked up by the end of next week will be sold!!!!!!!!! Thank you. L. Reibstein THE SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS will star in "PAJAMA GAME", the popular Broadway musical on March 20,21,27,28 at 7:00pm and March 22 & 29 at 2:00pm. All Students w/ID and Seniors - tickets $5 in advance; $7 at door. Adults - tickets $10 in advance; $12 at door. WILL CALL tickets will be considered in advance. For tickets and information contact Linda Gordon @ (650) 369-1411 x6288 or www.sequoiahs.org T. Bergen Lori Lehman Senior Office Assistant/Teachers Secretary Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062-1378 (650) 369-1411 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 367-9780 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 368-5180 (FAX) From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Thu Mar 19 16:46:19 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Thu Mar 19 16:46:49 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: Ongoing: - Sequoia Families! Freshman and Senior Parents! There is only one month until Family Bingo Night. We are also running a small silent auction. You can contribute prizes, or gift cards, you can help that evening AND most importantly DON'T MISS THIS EVENT! It is fun, and a great way to help finance Safe and Sober graduation activities for the classes of 2009 and 2012. For prize donations, contact Shelley Coleman, thecollinsfam@msn.com. For gift cards (script), contact Linda Gordon, our school treasurer: lgordon@seq.org. THIS Monday (3/23) is a collaboration day - please see schedule below. MONDAY (3/23/09) COLLABORATION DAY SCHEDULE 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 - Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) has received $49,905 since October 2008. Thank you! Our goal is $200,000. If you haven?t contributed yet * it?s not too late! Please make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062 COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: Ongoing: - AP Exams are Near! If you are planning on taking an AP Exam this year, please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis by TODAY - Friday, March 20th. The exam fee this year is $88.00. You can pay the total fee at the time you sign up or a deposit if necessary. If you are eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch, fee waivers are available but the deposit is required. A copy of your taxes or a copy of Free or Reduce Lunch eligibility letter you received from the District is required to receive a fee waiver. Email Ms. Ignaitis for more details tignaiti@seq.org NOTE! It is the responsibility of IB students to state a conflict in the testing schedules at the time of registration because alternative test must be ordered separately. - The Stanford Educational Studies Program hosts an event called Splash with enrichment classes for middle and high school students. Students can take a variety of classes-from painting to quantum physics, all taught by Stanford students and affiliates. This is a unique enrichment opportunity for students, set on the beautiful Stanford campus, and can also inspire and motivate students for college education by allowing them to interact with Stanford students. Our Spring event will be held this year on April 4-5, between 10am-6pm on both days, and registration began for students on March 6th. Although we have not finalized our class list yet, an example of the over 100 classes offered in the Fall can be found at: http://stanfordesp.org/learn/Splash/2008_Fall/catalog . The registration fee is $40 for both days to cover room fees and administrative costs, but a discount of $20 is given for siblings, and financial aid is available (just email stanfordesp@gmail.com ). Registration began online at stanfordesp.org starting March 10th. - SAT Subject Exams: The UC system will stop requiring the two subject area exams for the fall Class of 2012 entering college freshmen. Private universities have not changed their requirements, so families of Sequoia's graduating class of 2012 ONLY need to look at EACH INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE to find the requirements for admissions. Every school has their own individual policies. Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - FRIDAY- MARCH 20, 2009 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 #R6 Room 103 Learning Center (tutoring) Library (2:30-6:00pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Friday, March 20 F/S Softball AT Woodside-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm THE PAJAMA GAME - 7PM - Carrington Hall Saturday, March 21 THE PAJAMA GAME - 7PM - Carrington Hall Sunday, March 22 THE PAJAMA GAME - 2PM - Carrington Hall JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Paige Richards Without a doubt, Paige shines in class. She is never afraid to ask those hard questions that others might be afraid to ask. Thank you for the risks you take with the French language, Paige. En fran?ais: Sans doute, Paige brille en classe. Elle n?a jamais peur de demander des questions difficiles, des questions ce dont les autres ?l?ves ont peur. Merci de prendre des risques avec le fran?ais, Paige. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: If you are a coffee drinker you may not like to hear this but if you eliminate or reduce the amount of caffeine in your diet you can help your body reduce stress. Remember caffeine is found in many other products. It is always a good idea to check the labels. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS,SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Remember to turn off your lights for Earth Hour not this Saturday, but next Saturday, March 28th from 8:30 - 9:30 pm. It's a global event created by the World Wildlife Fund to symbolize that each one of us, working together, can make a positive impact on climate change. Go to the tools link at http://www.earthhourus.org/main.php for info on what you can do. J. Slater BUILD! Way to go ?Tres Chic? (pronounced ?Tray Sheek?)*next time we take on Carlmont, Woodside, & M-A! E. Kobrick ATTENTION BOYS * there will be a boys Varsity & F/S soccer meeting this Monday, March 23rd at 1:00pm on the football field. L. Pedicord GARAGE SALE COMING SOON! On Saturday, March 28th, the German Club is having a garage sale to fundraise for the upcoming trip to Germany in 2010. Please support our efforts to raise money and bring any items you don't need/want any more to Frau Kispersky in room 126. You can also come by and see what you would like to buy! The address of the garage sale is: 40 Sunnydale Avenue in San Carlos. Thank you! C. Meyer-Kispersky DON?T FORGET: Upward Bound Saturday College is this weekend at 9am! Bring your books for extra one on one study time! M. Huning ATTENTION ALL FOOTBALL PLAYERS - There is an important lunch meeting TODAY at 12:00 in the Big gym to discuss Spring Football and Spirit packs. Please plan on being there to talk with Coach Poulos about the upcoming season. R. Cooke THE CHESS CLUB meets every Friday and Monday at lunch in room 142. Come on by! S. Wong A REMINDER THAT CABIN LEADERS are still needed for next week's outdoor ed trip with Roosevelt School. Please see Ms. Reibstein in the Student Activities Center immediately if you are interested. Thank you. L. Reibstein A REMINDER THAT AP EXAMS ARE COMING UP SOON! If you are planning on taking an AP Exam this year, please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis by TODAY- Friday, March 20th. A $13.00 deposit is required when you sign up. T. Ignaitis *** REMINDERS *** ATTENTION ALL WINTER ATHLETES (that means you Basketball and Soccer players as well as wrestlers) * we are having our winter sports awards next week at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 25th in Carrington Hall. We hope all of you can make it on this special night. We will be recognizing all the teams and some special standouts. We expect students to dress up for this event. Please be considerate. Thank you. R. Cooke THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED from 12 p.m. on Thursday, March 26th thru 2 p.m. on Friday, March 27th for the Hall of Fame reception. Cleaning will be taking place on the 26th. Please plan accordingly. Thanks. D. Milhaupt STUDENTS! Mark your calendars for Friday, April 17th. You could be a winner at our fantastic Bingo Night. Support grad night, and go home with great prizes! Fun begins at 6:30, in the MPR. Bring your family and friends! S. Coleman SAVE THE DATE: Sequoia High School is proud to present our first Sweet Treats & Sequoia Beatz on May 13, 2009 from 5:30 - 6:30 in the front of school. Bring your family and friends to share good times together while enjoying some Sweet Treats (ice cream, fresh fruit or cupcakes)! Sequoia Beatz include performances from By Tha Roots, Advance Dancers, The Hip Hop Club, Poly Dancers and many many more! Stay tuned for more info as May 13th approaches! Sweet Treats & Sequoia Beatz Comm./T. Henderson HEY, SEQUOIA! Check out the display for College of San Mateo outside the guidance office. Students, enter to win a raffle for great gift certificates and other prizes by answering the following question about the College of San Mateo display: Name 3 universities with which CSM has a guaranteed Transfer Contract. Nombra 3 universidades con las que CSM tiene asegurado un contrato de tranferencia. Green answer forms are available outside Ms. Navarrete's office inside the guidance office. Submit your completed answer sheets in the box outside Ms. Navarrete's office. E. Guli TEAM 100, consisting of students from Sequoia, Carlmont, & Woodside, competed at the Silicon Valley Regional against 47 other teams last weekend. We had a very impressive robot and came in 3rd overall, losing in a very close semi-final elimination round. Great job Team 100! You can see the actual footage of the meets on youtube. L. Larkin STUDENTS: If you haven?t done so already, don't forget to purchase your ticket for the 3rd annual spaghetti feed & Karaoke Night (Fri., 3/27 6-10pm) from Ms. Gordon, school treasurer - only $10 for all you can eat! Best male and female vocalists win a Palm CENTRO Smartphone! Become a SHS teenage Idol :) C. Holland SENIORS - if you ordered a senior panoramic, please come by the Student Activities Center and pick yours up at lunch time. Any panos not picked up by the end of next week will be sold!!!!!!!!! Thank you. L. Reibstein THE SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS will star in "PAJAMA GAME", the popular Broadway musical on March 20,21,27,28 at 7:00pm and March 22 & 29 at 2:00pm. All Students w/ID and Seniors - tickets $5 in advance; $7 at door. Adults - tickets $10 in advance; $12 at door. WILL CALL tickets will be considered in advance. For tickets and information contact Linda Gordon @ (650) 369-1411 x6288 or www.sequoiahs.org T. Bergen 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 Mar 22 20:14:25 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Sun Mar 22 20:14:38 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] STUDENT BULLETIN Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: Ongoing: - Sequoia Families! Freshman and Senior Parents! There is only one month until Family Bingo Night. We are also running a small silent auction. You can contribute prizes, or gift cards, you can help that evening AND most importantly DON'T MISS THIS EVENT! It is fun, and a great way to help finance Safe and Sober graduation activities for the classes of 2009 and 2012. For prize donations, contact Shelley Coleman, thecollinsfam@msn.com. For gift cards (script), contact Linda Gordon, our school treasurer: lgordon@seq.org. TODAY - MONDAY (3/23/09) COLLABORATION DAY SCHEDULE 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: Ongoing: - The Stanford Educational Studies Program hosts an event called Splash with enrichment classes for middle and high school students. Students can take a variety of classes-from painting to quantum physics, all taught by Stanford students and affiliates. This is a unique enrichment opportunity for students, set on the beautiful Stanford campus, and can also inspire and motivate students for college education by allowing them to interact with Stanford students. Our Spring event will be held this year on April 4-5, between 10am-6pm on both days, and registration began for students on March 6th. Although we have not finalized our class list yet, an example of the over 100 classes offered in the Fall can be found at: http://stanfordesp.org/learn/Splash/2008_Fall/catalog . The registration fee is $40 for both days to cover room fees and administrative costs, but a discount of $20 is given for siblings, and financial aid is available (just email stanfordesp@gmail.com ). Registration began online at stanfordesp.org starting March 10th. - SAT Subject Exams: The UC system will stop requiring the two subject area exams for the fall Class of 2012 entering college freshmen. Private universities have not changed their requirements, so families of Sequoia's graduating class of 2012 ONLY need to look at EACH INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE to find the requirements for admissions. Every school has their own individual policies. Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN ? MONDAY? MARCH 23, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES ASB Activities Center Sophomore Class Room 112 Pakistan Project Room 44 Chess Club Room 142 School After School Library (1:00pm) The Kitchen Project Room 13 (1:00pm) Girls Embracing Life TRC (1:00-2:30pm) Learning Center (tutoring) Library (2:30-6:00pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Monday, March 23 Boys Golf VS Aragon @ Peninsula CC-2:45pm-dismiss @ 1:00pm Tuesday, March 24 Badminton VS San Mateo-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm VARS Baseball VS HMB-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm F/S Baseball AT HMB-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:00pm Boys Tennis VS Westmoor-3:30pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Wednesday, March 25 Boys Golf VS Terra Nova @ Crystal Spr GC-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm F/S Softball AT El Camino-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm WINTER SPORTS AWARDS NIGHT-7:00PM-CARRINGTON HALL Thursday, March 26 Badminton VS Capuchino-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm VARS Baseball AT HMB-3:15pm-dismiss @ 12:50pm F/S Baseball VS HMB-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Boys Golf VS Woodside @ Sharon Hts. CC-2:45pm-dismiss @ 1:00pm Swimming AT Aragon-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Boys Tennis AT El Camino-3:30pm-dismiss @ 1:30pm Track & Field VS Capuchino, SSF, El Camino-3:00pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Friday, March 27 VARS Softball VS Jefferson-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Saturday, March 28 VARS Baseball VS Lincoln-11:00am TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY Taylor Delbono Taylor makes relevant comments and asks interesting questions. He demonstrates that he is interested in significant people and events, as well as in their motivations, decisions and resulting consequences. You are a modern day historian Taylor! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW ? THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: A great way to reduce stress is to join one of the after school activities such as Salsa dancing, Zumba dancing, Karate, basketball, Culinary, Girls Embracing Life and Young Men Moving Towards Health. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Fight toxins by planting peace lilies. They actually clean up indoor air. J. Slater CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR AMERICAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION HIGH SCORERS. This is a tough, nation-wide math contest. Our AMC 12 overall Sequoia top score was by Nicholas Carlini. Our AMC 12 top five included Jacob Buckley, Anensshiya Govinthasamy, Chris Merian, and Jessica Scwartz. Our AMC 10 Sequoia winner was Philip Barron. Congratulations to all students who took the time to compete. If you haven't found out your score yet, ask your math teacher or stop by Room 141 during lunch or after school. L. Larkin THE NO PRIVILEGES LIST is posted outside of the AVP office. Check with the AVP office to see the most current, updated list. D. Milhaupt DO YOU WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN ASB NEXT YEAR? Do you want to be in Leadership A or Leadership B? Please come to a brief meeting at the start of lunch tomorrow - Tuesday, March 24th in the Student Activities Center. Come get involved and come have fun! See you tomorrow. L. Reibstein DID YOU KNOW WE HAVE A SCHOOL GARDEN? This Saturday, March 28th from 11-2, we will be planting, weeding, and starting some summer veggies. If you are interested, stop by to sign up with Ms. Newman in rm. 29 or Ms. Slater in rm. 207. Hope to see you there! S. Newman ATTENTION SENIORS: If you have taken 1 or more IB classes be sure and come by room 44 and list which colleges you have been accepted to. L. Patience WE ARE NOW HOLDING AUDITIONS FOR THE TALENT SHOW!!!! Please come by room 123 to audition tomorrow ? Tues., March 24th or Wednesday the 25th during or after 7th. Bring the people you are performing with as well as any sheet music or lyrics you need. Any questions, contact Mr. Wand. See you in room 123 Tuesday or Wednesday. D. Weyant ATTENTION BOYS ? there is a boys Varsity & F/S soccer meeting TODAY (Mon., 3/23) at 1:00pm on the football field. L. Pedicord A REMINDER TO SENIORS - if you ordered a senior panoramic, please come by the Student Activities Center and pick yours up at lunch time. Any panos not picked up by the end of this week will be sold!!!!!!!!! Thank you. L. Reibstein TODAY IS A COLLABORATION DAY & RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER DAY! Fresh Choice, Johnny Rockets and Extreme Pizza will donate proceeds back to the Senior Class for Grad Night....so please plan to have lunch or dinner at these wonderful establishments. Extreme Pizza and Johnny Rockets do not even require a FLYER....JUST MENTION SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL to the HOSTESS when you are seated and when you order. For Fresh Choice you can download a flyer online from the FRESHCHOICE website or on the Sequoia website under Grad Activities or stop by Ms. Gordon's office or Ms. Reibstein's office and ask to have one downloaded. Thank you. S. Greenspan TUESDAY NIGHT MATH TUTORIAL is tomorrow and 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 A REMINDER TO SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL STUDENTS: For collaboration Monday 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 ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #P5 will be given this Wednesday through Friday (3/25 - 3/27) at lunch in room 141. J. Kreutzmann/L. Larkin *** REMINDERS *** ATTENTION ALL WINTER ATHLETES (that means you Basketball and Soccer players as well as wrestlers) ? we are having our winter sports awards this week at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 25th in Carrington Hall. We hope all of you can make it on this special night. We will be recognizing all the teams and some special standouts. We expect students to dress up for this event. Please be considerate. Thank you. R. Cooke THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED from 12 p.m. this Thursday, March 26th thru 2 p.m. on Friday, March 27th for the Hall of Fame reception. Cleaning will be taking place on the 26th. Please plan accordingly. Thanks. D. Milhaupt STUDENTS! Mark your calendars for Friday, April 17th. You could be a winner at our fantastic Bingo Night. Support grad night, and go home with great prizes! Fun begins at 6:30, in the MPR. Bring your family and friends! S. Coleman HEY, SEQUOIA! A reminder to check out the display for College of San Mateo outside the guidance office. Students, enter to win a raffle for great gift certificates and other prizes by answering the following question about the College of San Mateo display: Name 3 universities with which CSM has a guaranteed Transfer Contract. Nombra 3 universidades con las que CSM tiene asegurado un contrato de tranferencia. Green answer forms are available outside Ms. Navarrete's office inside the guidance office. Submit your completed answer sheets in the box outside Ms. Navarrete's office. E. Guli Lori Lehman Senior Office Assistant/Teachers Secretary Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062-1378 (650) 369-1411 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 367-9780 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 368-5180 (FAX) From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Mon Mar 23 15:25:10 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Mon Mar 23 15:25:50 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: Ongoing: - Sequoia Families! Freshman and Senior Parents! There is only one month until Family Bingo Night. We are also running a small silent auction. You can contribute prizes, or gift cards, you can help that evening AND most importantly DON'T MISS THIS EVENT! It is fun, and a great way to help finance Safe and Sober graduation activities for the classes of 2009 and 2012. For prize donations, contact Shelley Coleman, thecollinsfam@msn.com. For gift cards (script), contact Linda Gordon, our school treasurer: lgordon@seq.org. COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: New: - There is a great internship opportunity for a Latino senior interested in art. Please go to the Smithsonian Latino Center website for more details. The application is due 3/31/09 website: http://latino.si.edu/programs/ ELIGIBILITY - Admission is competitive. To be eligible for the program, you must: >Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States with a valid Social Security Number at the time of application. >Have a minimum weighted cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale. >Be fluent in English. >Commit to participate in the one-week seminar at the Smithsonian Institution and complete a four-week paid summer internship. >Be enrolled full-time in a degree seeking program at a four-year accredited college or university (enrollment will be verified in the Fall 2009). ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN * TUESDAY* MARCH 24, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES ECOS Club Room 207 Anime Club Room 209 German Club Room 126 Learning Center (tutoring) Library (2:30-6:00pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) Talent Show Auditions Room 123 (7th & after) Young Men Moving Towards Health TRC (3:30-5:00pm) Karate Dance Studio (3:30pm) Salsa Dancing MPR (3:30pm) The Kitchen Project Room 13 (3:30-6:00pm) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) Tues. Night Math Tutorial Math Wing (5-8pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Tuesday, March 24 Badminton VS San Mateo-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm VARS Baseball VS HMB-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm F/S Baseball AT HMB-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:00pm Boys Tennis VS Westmoor-3:30pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Wednesday, March 25 Boys Golf VS Terra Nova @ Crystal Spr GC-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm F/S Softball AT El Camino-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm WINTER SPORTS AWARDS NIGHT * 7:00PM * Carrington Hall Thursday, March 26 Badminton VS Capuchino-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm VARS Baseball AT HMB-3:15pm-dismiss @ 12:50pm F/S Baseball VS HMB-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Boys Golf VS Woodside @ Sharon Hts. CC-2:45pm-dismiss @ 1:00pm Swimming AT Aragon-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Boys Tennis AT El Camino-3:30pm-dismiss @ 1:30pm Track & Field VS Capuchino, SSF, El Camino-3:00pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Friday, March 27 VARS Softball VS Jefferson-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm THE PAJAMA GAME * 7pm * CARRINGTON HALL Saturday, March 28 VARS Baseball VS Lincoln-11:00am THE PAJAMA GAME * 7pm * CARRINGTON HALL Sunday, March 29 THE PAJAMA GAME * 2pm * CARRINGTON HALL JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Genesis Vega Although Genesis transferred to Sequoia with a challenging number of courses to complete, she has demonstrated significant motivation, perseverance and tenacity. She has dramatically raised her G.P.A., has earned credits and is on her way toward graduation. Way to go, Genesis! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: Visualize success before any experience you fear or feel anxious about. Take time to go over every part of the situation in your mind. Imagine being successful and how great it makes you feel. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Purchase razors w/replaceable cartridges instead of disposable razors that can?t be reused. J. Slater ARE YOU A LATINO SENIOR INTERESTED IN THE ARTS? There is a great internship opportunity available to qualified students. See Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis SENIORS, remember that you will not be allowed any participation in senior activities, including graduation, if your name is on the No Privileges List. D. Milhaupt SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS! Are you interested in learning about ROTC scholarships that can provide full tuition, room and board, and monthly stipend? Please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis ASAP. T. Ignaitis POLYNESIAN STUDENTS! Stanford is hosting a college awareness event in April and would love to connect with our Pacific Islander students. Please see Ms. Ignaitis for more information. T. Ignaitis HEY, SEQUOIA! If you haven?t done so yet, check out the display for College of San Mateo outside the guidance office. Students, enter to win a raffle for great gift certificates and other prizes by answering the following question about the College of San Mateo display: Name 3 universities with which CSM has a guaranteed Transfer Contract. Nombra 3 universidades con las que CSM tiene asegurado un contrato de tranferencia. Green answer forms are available outside Ms. Navarrete's office inside the guidance office. Submit your completed answer sheets in the box outside Ms. Navarrete's office. E. Guli TODAY & TOMORROW - AUDITIONS FOR THE TALENT SHOW!!!! Please come by room 123 to audition today * Tues., March 24th or tomorrow - Wednesday the 25th during or after 7th. Bring the people you are performing with as well as any sheet music or lyrics you need. Any questions, contact Mr. Wand. See you in room 123 TODAY OR TOMORROW. D. Weyant DO YOU WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN ASB NEXT YEAR? Do you want to be in Leadership A or Leadership B? Please come to a brief meeting at the start of lunch TODAY- Tuesday, March 24th in the Student Activities Center. Come get involved and come have fun! See you tomorrow. L. Reibstein A REMINDER TO ALL WINTER ATHLETES (that means you Basketball and Soccer players as well as wrestlers) * our winter sports awards night is tomorrow (Wed., 3/25) at 7:00 PM in Carrington Hall. We hope all of you can make it on this special night. We will be recognizing all the teams and some special standouts. We expect students to dress up for this event. Please be considerate. Thank you. R. Cooke *** REMINDERS *** CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR AMERICAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION HIGH SCORERS. This is a tough, nation-wide math contest. Our AMC 12 overall Sequoia top score was by Nicholas Carlini. Our AMC 12 top five included Jacob Buckley, Anensshiya Govinthasamy, Chris Merian, and Jessica Schwartz. Our AMC 10 Sequoia winner was Philip Barron. Congratulations to all students who took the time to compete. If you haven't found out your score yet, ask your math teacher or stop by Room 141 during lunch or after school. L. Larkin DID YOU KNOW WE HAVE A SCHOOL GARDEN? This Saturday, March 28th from 11-2, we will be planting, weeding, and starting some summer veggies. If you are interested, stop by to sign up with Ms. Newman in rm. 29 or Ms. Slater in rm. 207. Hope to see you there! S. Newman ATTENTION SENIORS: If you have taken 1 or more IB classes be sure and come by room 44 and list which colleges you have been accepted to. L. Patience WORK EXPERIENCE meets on Thursdays at lunch in room 302. See Mr. Kuliga for details. M. Kuliga ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #P5 will be given tomorrow through Friday (3/25 - 3/27) at lunch in room 141. J. Kreutzmann/L. Larkin THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED from 12 p.m. this Thursday, March 26th thru 2 p.m. on Friday, March 27th for the Hall of Fame reception. Cleaning will be taking place on the 26th. Please plan accordingly. Thanks. D. Milhaupt STUDENTS! Mark your calendars for Friday, April 17th. You could be a winner at our fantastic Bingo Night. Support grad night, and go home with great prizes! Fun begins at 6:30, in the MPR. Bring your family and friends! S. Coleman Lori Lehman Senior Office Assistant/Teachers Secretary Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062-1378 (650) 369-1411 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 367-9780 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 368-5180 (FAX) From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Tue Mar 24 16:30:45 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Tue Mar 24 16:31:27 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: Ongoing: - Sequoia Families! Freshman and Senior Parents! There is only one month until Family Bingo Night. We are also running a small silent auction. You can contribute prizes, or gift cards, you can help that evening AND most importantly DON'T MISS THIS EVENT! It is fun, and a great way to help finance Safe and Sober graduation activities for the classes of 2009 and 2012. For prize donations, contact Shelley Coleman, thecollinsfam@msn.com. For gift cards (script), contact Linda Gordon, our school treasurer: lgordon@seq.org. COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: New: - There is a great internship opportunity for a Latino senior interested in art. Please go to the Smithsonian Latino Center website for more details. The application is due 3/31/09 website: http://latino.si.edu/programs/ ELIGIBILITY - Admission is competitive. To be eligible for the program, you must: >Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States with a valid Social Security Number at the time of application. >Have a minimum weighted cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale. >Be fluent in English. >Commit to participate in the one-week seminar at the Smithsonian Institution and complete a four-week paid summer internship. >Be enrolled full-time in a degree seeking program at a four-year accredited college or university (enrollment will be verified in the Fall 2009). ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN * WEDNESDAY* MARCH 25, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES Junior Class Room 126 Freshman Class Room 106 French Club Room 209 Sequoia Rock Climbing Room 120 ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #P5 Room 141 Learning Center (tutoring) Library (2:30-6:00pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) Talent Show Auditions Room 123 (7th & after) School After School Room 304 (3:20pm) Girls Embracing Life TRC (3:30-5:00pm) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) The Kitchen Project Room 13 (3:30-6:00pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Wednesday, March 25 Boys Golf VS Terra Nova @ Crystal Spr GC-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm F/S Softball AT El Camino-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm WINTER SPORTS AWARDS NIGHT * 7:00PM * Carrington Hall Thursday, March 26 Badminton VS Capuchino-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm VARS Baseball AT HMB-3:15pm-dismiss @ 12:50pm F/S Baseball VS HMB-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Boys Golf VS Woodside @ Sharon Hts. CC-2:45pm-dismiss @ 1:00pm Swimming AT Aragon-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Boys Tennis AT El Camino-3:30pm-dismiss @ 1:30pm Track & Field VS Capuchino, SSF, El Camino-3:00pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm VARS Softball VS Sacred Heart Cathedral @ Hawes Park in RWC-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm (make-up game) Friday, March 27 VARS Softball VS Jefferson-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm THE PAJAMA GAME * 7pm * CARRINGTON HALL Saturday, March 28 VARS Baseball VS Lincoln-11:00am THE PAJAMA GAME * 7pm * CARRINGTON HALL Sunday, March 29 THE PAJAMA GAME * 2pm * CARRINGTON HALL JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Reginald J. Chase R.J. has an A average in his history class. He can be counted on to listen to the stories with attention, to remember both people and events over time, and even to put himself into the position of historical characters. Reggie thinks like a historian and has developed into a model student. We?re impressed, R.J.! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: There are times where it's important to temporarily disconnect by turning off your home and cell phone, and turning off your computer and I-Pod. Being alone with yourself is okay. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Turn off the faucet while you brush your teeth and save two gallons of water every minute. J. Slater APRIL 17TH IS OUR NEXT SCHOOL RALLY. Remember that if you are on the No Privileges List, you will not be allowed to attend but will sit in detention during that time. D. Milhaupt ADVANCED DANCE AUDITIONS ARE NEXT WEEK! Please meet at lunch in the dance studio Monday through Thursday. The official audition will be held after school on Thursday, 4/2. See Mrs. White for details. T. White SENIORS! The 2009 ?Go For the Gold? Grad Night tickets are now on sale! Cruise the San Francisco Bay on a Hornblower Yacht the evening of June 5th and celebrate Grad Night with your fellow graduates. Tickets are $50 and are available in the Treasurer?s office. A signed Permission Slip is MANDATORY to purchase ticket. Forms are available in Treasurer's office or download from Sequoia?s Website at www.sequoiahs.org, under Parents, then Grad Activities. Number of tickets is limited so buy now so you don?t miss out! 2009 Grad Activities Committee/T. Endo COME JOIN THE FUN AND SUPPORT YOUR FELLOW STUDENTS IN THE ''PAJAMA GAME"....this Friday & Saturday, March 27 & 28 at 7:00pm and Sunday, March 29 at 2:00pm. All Students and Seniors - tickets $5 in advance; $7 at door. Adults - tickets $10 in advance; $12 at the door. WILL CALL tickets will be considered in advance. For tickets and information contact Linda Gordon @ (650) 369-1411 x6288 or www.sequoiahs.org T. Bergen GARAGE SALE THIS WEEKEND! On Saturday, March 28th, the German Club is having a garage sale to fundraise for the upcoming trip to Germany in 2010. Please support our efforts to raise money and bring any items you don't need/want any more to Frau Kispersky in room 126. You can also come by and see what you would like to buy! The address of the garage sale is: 40 Sunnydale Avenue in San Carlos. Thank you! C. Meyer-Kispersky AUDITIONS FOR THE TALENT SHOW TODAY!!!! Please come by room 123 to audition today during or after 7th. Bring the people you are performing with as well as any sheet music or lyrics you need. Any questions, contact Mr. Wand. See you THIS AFTERNOON in room 123. D. Weyant A REMINDER TO ALL WINTER ATHLETES Our winter sports awards night is tonight at 7:00 PM in Carrington Hall. We hope all of you can make it on this special night. We will be recognizing all the teams and some special standouts. Please be considerate and remember to dress up for this event. Thank you. R. Cooke A REMINDER THAT THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED from 12 p.m. tomorrow - Thursday, March 26th thru 2 p.m. on Friday, March 27th for the Hall of Fame reception. Cleaning will be taking place on the 26th. Please plan accordingly. Thanks. D. Milhaupt *** REMINDERS *** ATTENTION SENIORS: If you have taken 1 or more IB classes be sure and come by room 44 and list which colleges you have been accepted to. L. Patience HEY, SEQUOIA! If you haven?t done so yet, check out the display for College of San Mateo outside the guidance office. Students, enter to win a raffle for great gift certificates and other prizes by answering the following question about the College of San Mateo display: Name 3 universities with which CSM has a guaranteed Transfer Contract. Nombra 3 universidades con las que CSM tiene asegurado un contrato de tranferencia. Green answer forms are available outside Ms. Navarrete's office inside the guidance office. Submit your completed answer sheets in the box outside Ms. Navarrete's office. E. Guli DID YOU KNOW WE HAVE A SCHOOL GARDEN? This Saturday, March 28th from 11-2, we will be planting, weeding, and starting some summer veggies. If you are interested, stop by to sign up with Ms. Newman in rm. 29 or Ms. Slater in rm. 207. Hope to see you there! S. Newman ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #P5 will be given today through Friday (3/25 - 3/27) at lunch in room 141. J. Kreutzmann/L. Larkin Lori Lehman Senior Office Assistant/Teachers Secretary Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062-1378 (650) 369-1411 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 367-9780 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 368-5180 (FAX) From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Wed Mar 25 17:19:53 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Wed Mar 25 17:20:40 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: Ongoing: - Sequoia Families! Freshman and Senior Parents! There is only one month until Family Bingo Night. We are also running a small silent auction. You can contribute prizes, or gift cards, you can help that evening AND most importantly DON'T MISS THIS EVENT! It is fun, and a great way to help finance Safe and Sober graduation activities for the classes of 2009 and 2012. For prize donations, contact Shelley Coleman, thecollinsfam@msn.com. For gift cards (script), contact Linda Gordon, our school treasurer: lgordon@seq.org. COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: Ongoing: - There is a great internship opportunity for a Latino senior interested in art. Please go to the Smithsonian Latino Center website for more details. The application is due 3/31/09 website: http://latino.si.edu/programs/ ELIGIBILITY - Admission is competitive. To be eligible for the program, you must: >Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States with a valid Social Security Number at the time of application. >Have a minimum weighted cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale. >Be fluent in English. >Commit to participate in the one-week seminar at the Smithsonian Institution and complete a four-week paid summer internship. >Be enrolled full-time in a degree seeking program at a four-year accredited college or university (enrollment will be verified in the Fall 2009). ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN * THURSDAY* MARCH 26, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES Sophomore Class Room 112 BSU/Young Sistahs & Brothas Room 304 Work Experience Room 302 Newspaper Club Student Activities Center ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #P5 Room 141 Learning Center (tutoring) Library (2:30-6:00pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) Zumba Dance Studio (3:30pm) Young Men Moving Towards Health TRC (3:30-5:00pm) English Tutorial0ICAP/IB Study Caf? Room 38 (3:30-5:30pm) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) The Kitchen Project Room 13 (3:30-6:00pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Thursday, March 26 Badminton VS Capuchino-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm VARS Baseball AT HMB-3:15pm-dismiss @ 12:50pm F/S Baseball VS HMB-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Boys Golf VS Woodside @ Sharon Hts. CC-2:45pm-dismiss @ 1:00pm Swimming AT Aragon-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Boys Tennis AT El Camino-3:30pm-dismiss @ 1:30pm Track & Field VS Capuchino, SSF, El Camino-3:00pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm VARS Softball VS Sacred Heart Cathedral @ Hawes Park in RWC-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm (make-up game) Friday, March 27 VARS Softball VS Jefferson-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm THE PAJAMA GAME * 7pm * CARRINGTON HALL Saturday, March 28 VARS Baseball VS Lincoln-11:00am THE PAJAMA GAME * 7pm * CARRINGTON HALL Sunday, March 29 THE PAJAMA GAME * 2pm * CARRINGTON HALL JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Monica Gomez Monica has come so far! She has developed independent personal responsibility and is increasingly dependable without reminders both at work and at school. She is helpful with other needy students. Monica, you have earned our respect. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: Be flexible. Some things are not worth perfection. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Unplug your phone charger - it draws energy just by being plugged into the power outlet. J. Slater LET'S CELEBRATE SEQUOIA TOMORROW - Friday, March 27th, in Carrington Hall, where we will acknowledge and honor former Sequoia alumni and staff who have improved the world around us. This is our first Sequoia Community Hall of Fame program. In Technology, we will recognize the immense accomplishments of Sequoia graduates, Mr. Ray Dolby and Mr. Gordon Moore, who are known by their association with Dolby Sound and the Intel Corporation. Otis M. Carrington of Carrington Hall and Arnold C. Argo of Argo Tower at Sequoia will be honored for their pioneer work at Sequoia in the Performing Arts and Education. Another performer and graduate of Sequoia, Mr. Kenny Ortega, will be celebrated for his accomplishments in theater, music, and dance. Ms. Janis Baker Ferre, another alumna, has made significant contributions to the field of advocating for children with disabilities. Professor Steven Krantz, is also on the honor roll of graduates who had a major influence in fostering a desire to learn and appreciate his chosen field of mathematics. Mr. Robert C. Powell completes the list of inductees into our Hall of Fame. Mr. Powell was a real estate developer in the Sacramento area. His success was based on the values and knowledge he gained from his Sequoia experience. Congratulations to all of the Hall of Fame leaders. M. Marchbanks CARRINGTON HALL RULES - Students must always demonstrate proper behavior including: * No hats * No gum * No Food or drink * Enter and exit the theater in a quiet and orderly fashion * Silence when someone is talking M. Marchbanks ARE YOU INTERESTED IN REPRESENTING ALL STUDENTS IN THE SEQUOIA UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NEXT YEAR? The Board of Education is looking for a student trustee to attend meetings and have a student voice. Please see Ms. Reibstein for an application if you are interested. L. Reibstein COLLEGE WEEK IS COMING! Wear your college gear on Monday! L. Reibstein ATTENTION!!! There is an Intramural meeting in the big gym TODAY (Thurs.) at lunch. Hope to see you there! M. Feeney ANOTHER GARAGE SALE? What?! Come bargain for clothing, furniture and more on Saturday, March 28th on the corner of Broadway and El Camino, inside the Sequoia gates from 10 to 4 pm. Proceeds help students make their way to France! K. Chin EVERY WEEK YOUR TEACHERS ARE SENT A COPY OF THE NO PRIVILEGES LIST. Check with them to see if you are on it. The most current copy is in the AVP office. D. Milhaupt SOPHOMORE CLASS meets in the bulletin every Monday and Thursday in room 112 during lunch until April 24th. K. Bosco 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 SAT REGISTRATION DEADLINE: The last day to register for the May 2, 2009 SAT test is Tuesday, March 31, 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 HEY, SEQUOIA! If you haven?t done so yet, check out the display for College of San Mateo outside the guidance office. Students, enter to win a raffle for great gift certificates and other prizes by answering the following question about the College of San Mateo display: Name 3 universities with which CSM has a guaranteed Transfer Contract. Nombra 3 universidades con las que CSM tiene asegurado un contrato de tranferencia. Green answer forms are available outside Ms. Navarrete's office inside the guidance office. Submit your completed answer sheets in the box outside Ms. Navarrete's office. E. Guli DID YOU KNOW WE HAVE A SCHOOL GARDEN? This Saturday, March 28th from 11-2, we will be planting, weeding, and starting some summer veggies. If you are interested, stop by to sign up with Ms. Newman in rm. 29 or Ms. Slater in rm. 207. Hope to see you there! S. Newman COME JOIN THE FUN AND SUPPORT YOUR FELLOW STUDENTS IN THE ''PAJAMA GAME"....tomorrow (Friday) & Saturday, March 27 & 28 at 7:00pm and Sunday, March 29 at 2:00pm. All Students and Seniors - tickets $5 in advance; $7 at door. Adults - tickets $10 in advance; $12 at the door. WILL CALL tickets will be considered in advance. For tickets and information contact Linda Gordon @ (650) 369-1411 x6288 or www.sequoiahs.org T. Bergen A REMINDER THAT THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED from 12 p.m. TODAY thru 2 p.m. TOMORROW (Fri., 3/27) for the Hall of Fame reception. Cleaning will be taking place on the 26th (today). Please plan accordingly. Thanks. D. Milhaupt REMEMBER *Every Friday is spirit day! Don?t forget to wear your purple tomorrow!!! L. Reibstein *** REMINDERS *** GOT ART? Sequoia does! Who needs the Louvre?! Come see the beautiful creations by all the Visual Art classes in this year?s Hall of Fame exhibition. The art show runs all this week at lunch and during 7th in the small art gallery next to room 39. M. daCosta Pinto ADVANCED DANCE AUDITIONS ARE NEXT WEEK! Please meet at lunch in the dance studio Monday through Thursday. The official audition will be held after school on Thursday, 4/2. See Mrs. White for details. T. White SENIORS! The 2009 ?Go For the Gold? Grad Night tickets are now on sale! Cruise the San Francisco Bay on a Hornblower Yacht the evening of June 5th and celebrate Grad Night with your fellow graduates. Tickets are $50 and are available in the Treasurer?s office. A signed Permission Slip is MANDATORY to purchase ticket. Forms are available in Treasurer's office or download from Sequoia?s Website at www.sequoiahs.org, under Parents, then Grad Activities. Number of tickets is limited so buy now so you don?t miss out! 2009 Grad Activities Committee/T. Endo GARAGE SALE THIS WEEKEND! On Saturday, March 28th, the German Club is having a garage sale to fundraise for the upcoming trip to Germany in 2010. Please support our efforts to raise money and bring any items you don't need/want any more to Frau Kispersky in room 126. You can also come by and see what you would like to buy! The address of the garage sale is: 40 Sunnydale Avenue in San Carlos. Thank you! C. Meyer-Kispersky Lori Lehman Senior Office Assistant/Teachers Secretary Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062-1378 (650) 369-1411 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 367-9780 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 368-5180 (FAX) From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Thu Mar 26 16:08:52 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Thu Mar 26 16:09:44 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: Ongoing: - Sequoia Families! Freshman and Senior Parents! There is less than a month until Family Bingo Night. We are also running a small silent auction. You can contribute prizes, or gift cards, you can help that evening AND most importantly DON'T MISS THIS EVENT! It is fun, and a great way to help finance Safe and Sober graduation activities for the classes of 2009 and 2012. For prize donations, contact Shelley Coleman, thecollinsfam@msn.com. For gift cards (script), contact Linda Gordon, our school treasurer: lgordon@seq.org. COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: Ongoing: - There is a great internship opportunity for a Latino senior interested in art. Please go to the Smithsonian Latino Center website for more details. The application is due 3/31/09 website: http://latino.si.edu/programs/ ELIGIBILITY - Admission is competitive. To be eligible for the program, you must: >Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States with a valid Social Security Number at the time of application. >Have a minimum weighted cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale. >Be fluent in English. >Commit to participate in the one-week seminar at the Smithsonian Institution and complete a four-week paid summer internship. >Be enrolled full-time in a degree seeking program at a four-year accredited college or university (enrollment will be verified in the Fall 2009). ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - FRIDAY- MARCH 27, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES Chess Club Room 142 Sequoia Film Society Room 120 DREAM Club Room 207 GSA Room 42 ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #P5 Room 141 Learning Center (tutoring) Library (2:30-6:00pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Friday, March 27 VARS Softball VS Jefferson-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm THE PAJAMA GAME * 7pm * CARRINGTON HALL Saturday, March 28 VARS Baseball VS Lincoln-11:00am THE PAJAMA GAME * 7pm * CARRINGTON HALL Sunday, March 29 THE PAJAMA GAME * 2pm * CARRINGTON HALL JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Shane Williams Count on Shane to focus on history, to remember the causes and effects of individual and group choices and to apply that knowledge to current events and his own life. Nice goin?, Shane. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: At times you can't do everything yourself. Delegating tasks to others can be very helpful. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: REMEMBER to turn off your lights for Earth Hour TOMORROW - Saturday, March 28th from 8:30 - 9:30 pm. It's a global event created by the World Wildlife Fund to symbolize that each one of us, working together, can make a positive impact on climate change. Go to the tools link at http://www.earthhourus.org/main.php for info on what you can do. J. Slater TODAY Sequoia will gather in Carrington Hall, where we will acknowledge and honor former Sequoia alumni and staff who have improved the world around us. This is our first Sequoia Community Hall of Fame program. In Technology, we will recognize the immense accomplishments of Sequoia graduates, Mr. Ray Dolby and Mr. Gordon Moore, who are known by their association with Dolby Sound and the Intel Corporation. Otis M. Carrington of Carrington Hall and Arnold C. Argo of Argo Tower at Sequoia will be honored for their pioneer work at Sequoia in the Performing Arts and Education. Another performer and graduate of Sequoia, Mr. Kenny Ortega, will be celebrated for his accomplishments in theater, music, and dance. Ms. Janis Baker Ferre, another alumna, has made significant contributions to the field of advocating for children with disabilities. Professor Steven Krantz, is also on the honor roll of graduates who had a major influence in fostering a desire to learn and appreciate his chosen field of mathematics. Mr. Robert C. Powell completes the list of inductees into our Hall of Fame. Mr. Powell was a real estate developer in the Sacramento area. His success was based on the values and knowledge he gained from his Sequoia experience. Congratulations to all of the Hall of Fame leaders. M. Marchbanks TODAY?S SCHEDULE (FRIDAY, 3/27/09): 8:00am - 9:30am Period 2 9:30am - 9:40am Brunch 9:40am - 9:45am Passing 9:45am - 9:50am Period 4 Begins 9:50am - 10:00am Teachers for 1st Assembly proceed to Carrington Hall w/ classes 10:00am - 10:40am First Hall of Fame Assembly 10:40am - 10:50am 1st Assembly students return to class 10:50am - 11:00am Teachers for 2nd Assembly proceed to Carrington Hall w/classes 11:00am - 11:40am Second Hall of Fame Assembly 11:40am - 12:25pm Lunch 12:25pm - 12:30pm Passing 12:30pm - 2:10pm Period 6 2:10pm - 2:15pm Passing 2:20pm - 3:10pm Period 7 L. Reibstein A REMINDER OF CARRINGTON HALL RULES - Students must always demonstrate proper behavior including: * No hats * No gum * No Food or drink * Enter and exit the theater in a quiet and orderly fashion * Silence when someone is talking M. Marchbanks BUILD! We challenge M-A, Carlmont, and Woodside in 3 weeks! Are you going to ?bring it? or not? E. Kobrick A REMINDER THAT THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED TODAY thru 2 p.m. for the Hall of Fame reception. D. Milhaupt GOT ART? Sequoia does! Who needs the Louvre?! Come see the beautiful creations by all the Visual Art classes in this year?s Hall of Fame exhibition. The art show is today at lunch and during 7th in the small art gallery next to room 39. M. daCosta Pinto ARE YOU A LATINO SENIOR INTERESTED IN THE ARTS? There is a great internship opportunity available to qualified students. See Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS! Are you interested in learning about ROTC scholarships that can provide full tuition, room and board, and monthly stipend? Please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis ASAP. T. Ignaitis COLLEGE WEEK IS COMING! Don?t forget to wear your college gear on Monday! L. Reibstein ANOTHER GARAGE SALE? What?! Come bargain for clothing, furniture and more tomorrow - Saturday, March 28th on the corner of Broadway & El Camino, inside the Sequoia gates from 10 to 4 pm. Proceeds help students make their way to France! K. Chin SAT REGISTRATION DEADLINE: The last day to register for the May 2, 2009 SAT test is Tuesday, March 31, 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 DID YOU KNOW WE HAVE A SCHOOL GARDEN? Tomorrow - Saturday, March 28th from 11-2, we will be planting, weeding, and starting some summer veggies. If you are interested, stop by to sign up with Ms. Newman in rm. 29 or Ms. Slater in rm. 207. Hope to see you there! S. Newman COME JOIN THE FUN AND SUPPORT YOUR FELLOW STUDENTS IN THE ''PAJAMA GAME"....tonight (Friday) & tomorrow (Saturday) at 7:00pm and Sunday, March 29 at 2:00pm. All Students and Seniors - tickets $5 in advance; $7 at door. Adults - tickets $10 in advance; $12 at the door. WILL CALL tickets will be considered in advance. For tickets and information contact Linda Gordon @ (650) 369-1411 x6288 or www.sequoiahs.org T. Bergen *** REMINDERS *** ARE YOU INTERESTED IN REPRESENTING ALL STUDENTS IN THE SEQUOIA UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NEXT YEAR? The Board of Education is looking for a student trustee to attend meetings and have a student voice. Please see Ms. Reibstein for an application if you are interested. L. Reibstein ADVANCED DANCE AUDITIONS ARE NEXT WEEK! Please meet at lunch in the dance studio Monday through Thursday. The official audition will be held after school on Thursday, 4/2. See Mrs. White for details. T. White SENIORS! The 2009 ?Go For the Gold? Grad Night tickets are now on sale! Cruise the San Francisco Bay on a Hornblower Yacht the evening of June 5th and celebrate Grad Night with your fellow graduates. Tickets are $50 and are available in the Treasurer?s office. A signed Permission Slip is MANDATORY to purchase ticket. Forms are available in Treasurer's office or download from Sequoia?s Website at www.sequoiahs.org, under Parents, then Grad Activities. Number of tickets is limited so buy now so you don?t miss out! 2009 Grad Activities Committee/T. Endo GARAGE SALE THIS WEEKEND! Tomorrow - Saturday, March 28th, the German Club is having a garage sale to fundraise for the upcoming trip to Germany in 2010. Please support our efforts to raise money and bring any items you don't need/want any more to Frau Kispersky in room 126. You can also come by and see what you would like to buy! The address of the garage sale is: 40 Sunnydale Avenue in San Carlos. Thank you! C. Meyer-Kispersky Lori Lehman Senior Office Assistant/Teachers Secretary Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062-1378 (650) 369-1411 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 367-9780 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 368-5180 (FAX) From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Fri Mar 27 16:08:18 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Fri Mar 27 16:08:59 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: New: Your contributions have helped Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) support our wonderful performing arts productions and other important programs for student success. Most recently, SHSEF supported the Community Hall of Fame last Friday. If you haven't contributed yet, please make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062. N. Goodban Ongoing: - Sequoia Families! Freshman and Senior Parents! There is less than a month until Family Bingo Night. We are also running a small silent auction. You can contribute prizes, or gift cards, you can help that evening AND most importantly DON'T MISS THIS EVENT! It is fun, and a great way to help finance Safe and Sober graduation activities for the classes of 2009 and 2012. For prize donations, contact Shelley Coleman, thecollinsfam@msn.com. For gift cards (script), contact Linda Gordon, our school treasurer: lgordon@seq.org. COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: Ongoing: - There is a great internship opportunity for a Latino senior interested in art. Please go to the Smithsonian Latino Center website for more details. The application is due TOMORROW - 3/31/09 website: http://latino.si.edu/programs/ ELIGIBILITY - Admission is competitive. To be eligible for the program, you must: >Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States with a valid Social Security Number at the time of application. >Have a minimum weighted cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale. >Be fluent in English. >Commit to participate in the one-week seminar at the Smithsonian Institution and complete a four-week paid summer internship. >Be enrolled full-time in a degree seeking program at a four-year accredited college or university (enrollment will be verified in the Fall 2009). ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - MONDAY- MARCH 30, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES ASB Activities Center Sophomore Class Room 112 Pakistan Project Room 44 Chess Club Room 142 Learning Center (tutoring) Library (2:30-6:00pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) School After School Room 304 (3:20pm) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) The Kitchen Project Room 13 (3:30-6:00pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Tuesday, March 31 Badminton AT Hillsdale-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm VARS Baseball AT Mills-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm F/S Baseball VS Mills-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Boys Golf VS Burlingame @ Crystal Springs GC-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Boys Tennis VS Capuchino-3:30pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm SPRING MUSIC CONCERT - 7:00pm - Carrington Hall Thursday, April 2 Badminton AT Burlingame-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm VARS Baseball VS Mills-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm F/S Baseball AT Mills-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:00pm Boys Golf VS San Mateo @ Poplar Creek GC-2:30pm-dismiss @ 1:00pm Swimming AT Burlingame-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Boys Tennis AT Oceana-3:30pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Track & Field VS Jefferson, Woodside-3:00pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Jussell Sanchez She's intelligent, she's mature, she's kind, she's curious. Those are just a few of the reasons why Jussell deserves to be student of the day. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: Try to take stretch breaks when you sit for a long time. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Avoid using the drive-through at fast-food places. Parking your car and going inside creates less pollution. J. Slater COLLEGE FACT OF THE DAY: With a college degree, people make over ONE MILLION DOLLARS more over their lifetime than those without. Average salary for high school graduates: $35,000; average salary for college graduates: $61,000! K. Vinh COME SEE SEQUOIA'S FABULOUS ORCHESTRA, CHOIR, BAND, AND JAZZ ENSEMBLE tomorrow - Tuesday, March 31st in Carrington Hall at 7pm. Over 50 of your fellow Sequoians will be performing! Don't miss it! Tickets can be purchased for $5 either in the Treasurer's office or at the door. Any questions? See Ms. Woodman in room 41. J. Woodman IT'S PROM TIME! Sequoia will have a 2 day sale on Monday, April 13th and Tuesday, April 14th. Tickets will be sold for $55 on those two days only at lunch in the Student Activities Center. EXACT CHANGE, CASH ONLY. NO EXCEPTIONS. You must have a current student ID to purchase a ticket. Please see Ms. Gordon to purchase a replacement ID card. Also, only Juniors and Seniors will be allowed to buy tickets. Any invited Freshmen/Sophomores will need a guest pass. ALL JUNIORS AND SENIORS MUST TURN IN A SAFE AND SOBER CONTRACT BEFORE PURCHASING THEIR TICKET. It must be signed by the student and parent or guardian. After Tuesday, April 14th, ticket prices will go up weekly. Don't delay.....bring your money after spring break and get in on the sale! L. Reibstein SELIX FORMAL WEAR will donate $10 for every tuxedo rented for Prom Night. Ladies, this also applies to the tuxedos rented by your prom dates that don't attend Sequoia. Just mention Sequoia High School when you place your order. There will be a coupon in your prom invitation reminding of this deal. L. Reibstein SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR ATHLETES! If you are a senior, have at least a 2.0 GPA and have participated on any of the Sequoia Varsity sports teams for at least 2 years, then you may be eligible for the Judy Carmona Memorial college scholarship from the Sequoia Boosters Club. The simple 2-page application form is available at the College/Career Center. The deadline for applications is this Friday, April 3rd. K. Bassett IF YOU HAVE NOT RESERVED YOUR YEARBOOK YET, you need to see Mrs. Gordon in the treasurer's office this week! You have been warned. E. Bray THE GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE will be selling buttons today at lunch in the main hallway. Come see the selection of buttons and support the GSA. J. Romero DO YOU LIVE IN EAST PALO ALTO? Join the East Palo Alto Teen Recreation Advisory Commission, also known as the TRAC Stars! Be a part of a group that plans summer sports activities for teens in EPA, receive free trainings and a certificate. The next meeting is today - Monday, the 30th at the EPA YMCA?s back space at 6pm. E. Gallardo ATTENTION ALL GIRLS EMBRACING LIFE STUDENTS. Today's meeting after school is canceled. See you ALL back again after school on Wednesday. N. Chapman SENIORS WHO ARE GRADUATING and would like to have their picture taken and placed in the glass display outside the Career Center, please go to the mural by the Health Aide office and courtyard to get your picture taken tomorrow (Tues.) at lunch. Ms. Sheehan will be taking pictures. J. Romero SOPHOMORE CLASS meets every Monday and Thursday in room 112 during lunch. K. Bosco ADVANCED DANCE AUDITIONS ARE THIS WEEK! Please meet at lunch in the dance studio TODAY through Thursday. The official audition will be held after school on Thursday, 4/2. See Mrs. White for details. T. White ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #R6 will be given this Wednesday through Friday (4/1 - 4/3) 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 *** SAT REGISTRATION DEADLINE: The last day to register for the May 2, 2009 SAT test is tomorrow - Tuesday, March 31, 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 Lori Lehman Senior Office Assistant/Teachers Secretary Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062-1378 (650) 369-1411 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 367-9780 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 368-5180 (FAX) From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Mon Mar 30 15:57:41 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Mon Mar 30 15:58:15 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: Ongoing: >Your contributions have helped Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) support our wonderful performing arts productions and other important programs for student success. Most recently, SHSEF supported the Community Hall of Fame last Friday. If you haven't contributed yet, please make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062. N. Goodban COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: New: >Seniors! There will be an informational presentation addressing the budget cuts in our CSU/UC as well as "Next Steps" for our four-year college bound students in Carrington Hall this Thursday, 4/2 from 6:30-8pm. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - TUESDAY- MARCH 31, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES ECOS Club Room 207 Anime Club Room 209 German Club Room 126 Learning Center (tutoring) Library (2:30-6:00pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) Karate Dance Studio (3:30pm) Young Men Moving Towards Health TRC (3:30-5:00pm) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) The Kitchen Project Room 13 (3:30-6:00pm) Tues. Night Math Tutorial Math Wing (5-8pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Tuesday, March 31 Badminton AT Hillsdale-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm VARS Baseball AT Mills-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm F/S Baseball VS Mills-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Boys Golf VS Burlingame @ Crystal Springs GC-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Boys Tennis VS Capuchino-3:30pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm SPRING MUSIC CONCERT- 7:00PM - Carrington Hall Thursday, April 2 Badminton AT Burlingame-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm VARS Baseball VS Mills-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm F/S Baseball AT Mills-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:00pm Boys Golf VS San Mateo @ Poplar Creek GC-2:30pm-dismiss @ 1:00pm Swimming AT Burlingame-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Boys Tennis AT Oceana-3:30pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Track & Field VS Jefferson, Woodside-3:00pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Heidy Martinez Heidy is a determined and hard-working student. She is making great progress and will surely be very successful in high school and after. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: Simplify, simplify, simplify your life! Remember quality is better than quantity. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: When you need to jot something down, use a dry erase board instead of Post-it notes to save paper. J. Slater COLLEGE FACT OF THE DAY: College graduates live an average of 8 years longer than those who didn?t go to college. K. Vinh NEW SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SAN CARLOS AND REDWOOD CITY RESIDENCES! Look on the Sequoia website or come into room 45 for more information about these local scholarships. T. Ignaitis SENIORS! There will be an informational presentation addressing the budget cuts in our CSU/UC as well as "Next Steps" for our four-year college bound students in Carrington Hall this Thursday, 4/2 from 6:30-8pm. T. Ignaitis BUILD! Showcase 3 is in two weeks*will Sequoia win or not? E. Kobrick SENIORS - Did you get admitted to a UC? There is a specific scholarship just for you. Please see Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis ARE YOU HUNGRY? Come to Chevy's in Redwood City tomorrow - April 1st and celebrate April Fool's Day! Part of the proceeds will help Sequoia students make their way to France! K. Chin SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS! Are you interested in learning about ROTC scholarships that can provide full tuition, room and board, and monthly stipend? Please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis ASAP. T. Ignaitis SAT REGISTRATION DEADLINE: The last day to register for the May 2, 2009 SAT test is TODAY - Tuesday, March 31, 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 COME SEE SEQUOIA'S FABULOUS ORCHESTRA, CHOIR, BAND, AND JAZZ ENSEMBLE TONIGHT in Carrington Hall at 7pm. Over 50 of your fellow Sequoians will be performing! Don't miss it! Tickets can be purchased for $5 either in the Treasurer's office or at the door. Any questions? See Ms. Woodman in room 41. J. Woodman SENIORS WHO ARE GRADUATING and would like to have their picture taken and placed in the glass display outside the Career Center, please go to the mural by the Health Aide office and courtyard to get your picture taken TODAY at lunch. Ms. Sheehan will be taking pictures. J. Romero *** REMINDERS *** IT'S PROM TIME! Sequoia will have a 2 day sale on Monday, April 13th and Tuesday, April 14th. Tickets will be sold for $55 on those two days only at lunch in the Student Activities Center. EXACT CHANGE, CASH ONLY. NO EXCEPTIONS. You must have a current student ID to purchase a ticket. Please see Ms. Gordon to purchase a replacement ID card. Also, only Juniors and Seniors will be allowed to buy tickets. Any invited Freshmen/Sophomores will need a guest pass. ALL JUNIORS AND SENIORS MUST TURN IN A SAFE AND SOBER CONTRACT BEFORE PURCHASING THEIR TICKET. It must be signed by the student and parent or guardian. After Tuesday, April 14th, ticket prices will go up weekly. Don't delay.....bring your money after spring break and get in on the sale! L. Reibstein SELIX FORMAL WEAR will donate $10 for every tuxedo rented for Prom Night. Ladies, this also applies to the tuxedos rented by your prom dates that don't attend Sequoia. Just mention Sequoia High School when you place your order. There will be a coupon in your prom invitation reminding of this deal. L. Reibstein SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR ATHLETES! If you are a senior, have at least a 2.0 GPA and have participated on any of the Sequoia Varsity sports teams for at least 2 years, then you may be eligible for the Judy Carmona Memorial college scholarship from the Sequoia Boosters Club. The simple 2-page application form is available at the College/Career Center. The deadline for applications is this Friday, April 3rd. K. Bassett IF YOU HAVE NOT RESERVED YOUR YEARBOOK YET, you need to see Mrs. Gordon in the treasurer's office this week! You have been warned. E. Bray ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #R6 will be given tomorrow through Friday (4/1 - 4/3) at lunch in room 141. J. Kreutzmann/L. Larkin WORK EXPERIENCE meets on Thursdays at lunch in room 302. See Mr. Kuliga for details. M. Kuliga Lori Lehman Senior Office Assistant/Teachers Secretary Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062-1378 (650) 369-1411 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 367-9780 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 368-5180 (FAX) From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Tue Mar 31 16:11:23 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Tue Mar 31 16:11:53 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: Ongoing: >Your contributions have helped Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) support our wonderful performing arts productions and other important programs for student success. Most recently, SHSEF supported the Community Hall of Fame last Friday. If you haven't contributed yet, please make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062. N. Goodban COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: New: >Seniors! There will be an informational presentation addressing the budget cuts in our CSU/UC as well as "Next Steps" for our four-year college bound students in Carrington Hall tomorrow - Thursday, 4/2 from 6:30-8pm. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN * WEDNESDAY* APRIL 1, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES Junior Class Room 126 Freshman Class Room 106 French Club Room 209 Sequoia Rock Climbing Room 120 ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #R6 Room 141 Learning Center (tutoring) Library (2:30-6:00pm) Built to Last Room B-7 (after 7th) School After School Room 304 (3:20pm) Girls Embracing Life TRC (3:30-5:00pm) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) The Kitchen Project Room 13 (3:30-6:00pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Thursday, April 2 Badminton AT Burlingame-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm VARS Baseball VS Mills-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm F/S Baseball AT Mills-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:00pm Boys Golf VS San Mateo @ Poplar Creek GC-2:30pm-dismiss @ 1:00pm Swimming AT Burlingame-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Boys Tennis AT Oceana-3:30pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Track & Field VS Jefferson, Woodside-3:00pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Jorge Alvarez Jorge is an excellent student. He doesn't talk much but he knows a lot! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: Close your eyes and imagine yourself in a peaceful place. Take a few deep breaths and with each breath feel the stress leave your body. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Leave the lid and the straw: You don't need one at home, why do you need it in the restaurant? J. Slater COLLEGE FACT OF THE DAY: Only 20 percent of college-age Hispanic students and 31 percent of college-age Black students are enrolled in college. Do your part to change that number. K. Vinh BUILD! Last mentor before Spring break is TONIGHT! See you there! E. Kobrick LUNCHTIME INTRAMURALS - Sign-ups are in room 108 this week and there is a meeting in the big gym tomorrow (Thursday) during lunch. There will be soccer, flag football and basketball. M. Feeney ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #R6 will be given today through Friday (4/1 - 4/3) at lunch in room 141. This is the last math contest of the year. Come in at lunch this week! J. Kreutzmann/L. Larkin TO ZUMBA DANCERS PARTICIPATING IN THE SPRING RALLY. A reminder that practice is today & tomorrow (Wednesday & Thursday) at lunch in the small gym. See you there! G. Ortez-G?lan DANCE SHOW TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE! You can buy your tickets in the treasurer's office, through Mrs. White or at lunch in the quad. Student tickets are only $7.00 and adults, $10.00. Get them early; we have sold out in the past! The show is at Sequoia on Friday, May 1st and Saturday May 2nd, 7:30 PM. T. White ATTENTION ALL ZUMBA DANCERS. Please note that tomorrow?s class (Thurs.) will be held in the MPR, not the Dance Studio. After spring break we will return to the Dance Studio. G. Ortez-G?lan SENIORS! There will be an informational presentation addressing the budget cuts in our CSU/UC as well as "Next Steps" for our four-year college bound students tomorrow evening - Thursday, 4/2 from 6:30-8pm in Carrington Hall. T. Ignaitis SENIORS - Did you get admitted to a UC? There is a specific scholarship just for you. Please see Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis ARE YOU HUNGRY? Why not try Chevy's in Redwood City TODAY - April 1st and celebrate April Fool's Day! Part of the proceeds will help Sequoia students make their way to France! K. Chin A REMINDER THAT IF YOU HAVE NOT RESERVED YOUR YEARBOOK YET, you need to see Mrs. Gordon in the treasurer's office this week! You have been warned. E. Bray SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR ATHLETES! If you are a senior, have at least a 2.0 GPA and have participated on any of the Sequoia Varsity sports teams for at least 2 years, then you may be eligible for the Judy Carmona Memorial college scholarship from the Sequoia Boosters Club. The simple 2-page application form is available at the College/Career Center. The deadline for applications is this Friday, April 3rd. K. Bassett *** REMINDERS *** IT'S PROM TIME! Sequoia will have a 2 day sale on Monday, April 13th and Tuesday, April 14th. Tickets will be sold for $55 on those two days only at lunch in the Student Activities Center. EXACT CHANGE, CASH ONLY. NO EXCEPTIONS. You must have a current student ID to purchase a ticket. Please see Ms. Gordon to purchase a replacement ID card. Also, only Juniors and Seniors will be allowed to buy tickets. Any invited Freshmen/Sophomores will need a guest pass. ALL JUNIORS AND SENIORS MUST TURN IN A SAFE AND SOBER CONTRACT BEFORE PURCHASING THEIR TICKET. It must be signed by the student and parent or guardian. After Tuesday, April 14th, ticket prices will go up weekly. Don't delay.....bring your money after spring break and get in on the sale! L. Reibstein SELIX FORMAL WEAR will donate $10 for every tuxedo rented for Prom Night. Ladies, this also applies to the tuxedos rented by your prom dates that don't attend Sequoia. Just mention Sequoia High School when you place your order. There will be a coupon in your prom invitation reminding of this deal. L. Reibstein 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)