[sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION****

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****PARENT INFORMATION****

- PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHMENT REGARDING A CHANGE IN LEADERSHIP AT SEQUOIA HIG=
H SCHOOL.

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A MESSAGE FROM THE SUHSD SUPERINTENDENT:

Dear Parents,
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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.  =

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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.  =

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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.
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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).  =

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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.
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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.
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Thank you for your time, and thank you for all that you do to contribute to=
 the excellence of your child's school.
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Sincerely,
Pat Gemma, Superintendent
Sequoia Union High School District =


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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 at 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 at 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 at seq.org =


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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
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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)
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