From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Sun May 3 21:11:47 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Sun May 3 21:12:01 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] STUDENT BULLETIN - Monday, 5/4/09 Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: > Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) can now accept PayPal - you can go to our website at http://www.sequoiahs.org/SHSEF and make a secure donation. Thank you for your support! N. Goodban/SHSEF > The Finals Schedule is shown below: FINALS SCHEDULE * May and June, 2009 May 26th * May 29th: Seniors take finals Dead Week for grades 9-11 Monday, June 1st: Traditional Monday Schedule Tuesday, June 2nd: FINALS DAY Period 1 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 3 10:15 * 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 * 12:55 Period 7 1:05 * 3:05 Wednesday, June 3rd: FINALS DAY Period 2 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 4 10:15 * 12:15 PTSA Staff Lunch 12:15 * 12:55 Period 0/8 1:05 * 3:05 Thursday, June 4th: FINALS DAY Period 5 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 6 10:15 * 12:15 Friday, June 5th Graduation COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: >Nothing to report at this time ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN ? MONDAY? MAY 4, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES ASB Activities Center 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**) Tuesday, May 5 Badminton VS Burlingame-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm VARS Baseball AT Aragon-3:15pm- dismiss @ 1:20pm F/S Baseball VS Aragon-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Wednesday, May 6 VARS Softball VS El Camino-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm F/S Softball AT El Camino-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Swimming-PAL Trials @ Burlingame-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Track & Field-PAL League Trials @ CSM-3:00pm-dismiss @ 12:30pm Thursday, May 7 Badminton AT Crystal Springs Uplands-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm VARS Baseball VS Aragon-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm F/S Baseball AT Aragon-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:00pm Swimming-PAL Trials @ Burlingame-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Friday, May 8 VARS Softball AT So.S.F.-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm F/S Softball VS Woodside-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY Jose Zavala Jose, a junior this year, is a student who is creative, hard-working and visionary. He inspires his classmates (and his teachers) with his insightful comments and written work. Also, his personal qualities make him an asset to any class. He is compassionate and selfless. He is a student who cares both about his personal achievement and his community. Sequoia High School is a better place with Jose Zavala on our campus. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW ? THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: Making little changes in your life can really add up to a big feeling of relief. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Global warming is caused by releasing what are called greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The most common greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide. J. Slater THE GRAD ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE would like to send our sincere thanks to those students and parents who worked so hard at the car wash. Abby Davis, Joanna Torres-Diaz, Jason Dean, Sean Pounder, Katherine Wellman, Rachel Tarantino, Reynalda Torres, Rafael Lombera, Patti Barron, Cosmo Tarantino and Linda Gordon. You rock! J. Tarantino THE ELECTIONS ASSEMBLY IS TUESDAY, MAY 12TH AS FOLLOWS: p. 1 Juniors p. 3 Sophomores p. 5 Freshmen If you cannot make the assemblies due to IB testing, you may also vote at lunch in the Student Activities Center. We still have openings for students interested in running for ASB Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. See Ms. Reibstein in the Student Activities Center immediately if you are interested. L. Reibstein THE SEQUOIA TALENT SHOW IS HAPPENING THIS FRIDAY, May 8th in Carrington Hall at 7pm. We have many great acts including a few teacher performances so get your tickets now while they last. The cost is $7 for students and $10 for adults. Tickets are on sale in room 123 at lunch everyday this week. Come by and get your tickets for this amazing show. D. Weyant MAY-JUNE 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 ACT REGISTRATION DEADLINE: The last day to register for the June 13, 2009 ACT test is Friday, May 8, 2009. To register online go to www.actstudent.org. For fee waivers, see Ms. Ignaitis in the College & Career Center. If you have any questions, see Ms. Ignaitis or your counselor. Thank you. T. Ignaitis PTSA MERIT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS are now available in the College and Career Center. Seniors who wish to apply must return completed applications to Ms. Ignaitis in the College & Career Center by Friday, May 8th. M. Fabian 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 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 May 4 16:14:01 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Mon May 4 16:14:34 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: > Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) can now accept PayPal - you can go to our website at http://www.sequoiahs.org/SHSEF and make a secure donation. Thank you for your support! N. Goodban/SHSEF > The Finals Schedule is shown below: FINALS SCHEDULE * May and June, 2009 May 26th * May 29th: Seniors take finals Dead Week for grades 9-11 Monday, June 1st: Traditional Monday Schedule Tuesday, June 2nd: FINALS DAY Period 1 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 3 10:15 * 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 * 12:55 Period 7 1:05 * 3:05 Wednesday, June 3rd: FINALS DAY Period 2 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 4 10:15 * 12:15 PTSA Staff Lunch 12:15 * 12:55 Period 0/8 1:05 * 3:05 Thursday, June 4th: FINALS DAY Period 5 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 6 10:15 * 12:15 Friday, June 5th Graduation COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: >Nothing to report at this time ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - TUESDAY- MAY 5, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES Student Senate Carrington Hall (beg. of 3rd) ECOS Club Room 207 Anime Club Room 209 German Club Room 126 Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) Learning Center (tutoring) Library (2:30-6:00pm) Karate Dance Studio (3:30pm) Salsa Dancing MPR (3:30) 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) Math Tutorial Math Wing (5-8pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Tuesday, May 5 Badminton VS Burlingame-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm VARS Baseball AT Aragon-3:15pm- dismiss @ 1:20pm F/S Baseball VS Aragon-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Wednesday, May 6 VARS Softball VS El Camino-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm F/S Softball AT El Camino-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Swimming-PAL Trials @ Burlingame-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Track & Field-PAL League Trials @ CSM-3:00pm-dismiss @ 12:30pm Thursday, May 7 Badminton AT Crystal Springs Uplands-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm VARS Baseball VS Aragon-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm F/S Baseball AT Aragon-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:00pm Swimming-PAL Trials @ Burlingame-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Friday, May 8 VARS Softball AT So.S.F.-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm F/S Softball VS Woodside-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Jesus Belmonte Jesus Belmonte?s amiability, innovative ideas and sense of humor make him an asset to our classroom. In our Socratic Seminar, for example, he distinguished himself as articulate and focused. It is a pleasure to have Jesus Belmonte as a student. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: Let others know you're feeling overwhelmed and tell them how they can help. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Just a few degrees in temperature can completely change the world as we know it, and threaten the lives of millions of people around the world. But don't give up hope! J. Slater ATTENTION FOOTBALL PLAYERS - There is a mandatory football meeting tomorrow (Wed.) at lunch in the weight room and Spring Ball will be starting Thursday at 6pm. R. Poulos/R. Cooke BUILD! Stanford on Satyurday. Are you going to bring it?!? E. Kobrick SENIORS! Have you played baseball or softball while at Sequoia High School? There is a scholarship available! Come see Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis *** REMINDERS *** THE ELECTIONS ASSEMBLY IS TUESDAY, MAY 12TH AS FOLLOWS: p. 1 Juniors p. 3 Sophomores p. 5 Freshmen If you cannot make the assemblies due to IB testing, you may also vote at lunch in the Student Activities Center. We still have openings for students interested in running for ASB Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. See Ms. Reibstein in the Student Activities Center immediately if you are interested. L. Reibstein THE SEQUOIA TALENT SHOW IS HAPPENING THIS FRIDAY, May 8th in Carrington Hall at 7pm. We have many great acts including a few teacher performances so get your tickets now while they last. The cost is $7 for students and $10 for adults. Tickets are on sale in room 123 at lunch everyday this week. Come by and get your tickets for this amazing show. D. Weyant MAY-JUNE 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 ACT REGISTRATION DEADLINE: The last day to register for the June 13, 2009 ACT test is Friday, May 8, 2009. To register online go to www.actstudent.org. For fee waivers, see Ms. Ignaitis in the College & Career Center. If you have any questions, see Ms. Ignaitis or your counselor. Thank you. T. Ignaitis Lori Lehman Senior Office Assistant/Teachers Secretary Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062-1378 (650) 369-1411 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 367-9780 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 368-5180 (FAX) From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Tue May 5 15:58:46 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Tue May 5 15:59:17 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: > Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) can now accept PayPal - you can go to our website at http://www.sequoiahs.org/SHSEF and make a secure donation. Thank you for your support! N. Goodban/SHSEF > The Finals Schedule is shown below: FINALS SCHEDULE * May and June, 2009 May 26th * May 29th: Seniors take finals Dead Week for grades 9-11 Monday, June 1st: Traditional Monday Schedule Tuesday, June 2nd: FINALS DAY Period 1 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 3 10:15 * 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 * 12:55 Period 7 1:05 * 3:05 Wednesday, June 3rd: FINALS DAY Period 2 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 4 10:15 * 12:15 PTSA Staff Lunch 12:15 * 12:55 Period 0/8 1:05 * 3:05 Thursday, June 4th: FINALS DAY Period 5 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 6 10:15 * 12:15 Friday, June 5th Graduation COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: >Nothing to report at this time ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - WEDNESDAY- MAY 6, 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 Intramural Soccer Soccer Field 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, May 6 VARS Softball VS El Camino-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm F/S Softball AT El Camino-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Swimming-PAL Trials @ Burlingame-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Track & Field-PAL League Trials @ CSM-3:00pm-dismiss @ 12:00pm Thursday, May 7 Badminton AT Crystal Springs Uplands-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm VARS Baseball VS Aragon-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm F/S Baseball AT Aragon-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:00pm Swimming-PAL Trials @ Burlingame-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Friday, May 8 VARS Softball AT So.S.F.-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm F/S Softball VS Woodside-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Salvador Castro Salvador brings humor, compassion and insight to class discussions and activities. He has been an enthusiastic participant in Sequoia-sponsored wilderness activities, and the leaders have noticed his positive attitude and leadership potential. Salvador's respectful, honest attitude makes him an asset to the classroom. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: Take a break. Have a cold drink, get some fresh air, or close your eyes for a minute to refocus. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Scientists say that 350 parts per million CO2 in the atmosphere is the safe limit for humanity. J. Slater SWEET TREATS & SEQUOIA BEATZ - bring your family to share some free dessert and Sequoia entertainment on Wednesday, May 13th from 5:30 - 6:45pm at the front entrance of our school. Entertainment includes Marjikeze, By Tha Roots, the Hip-Hop Club, Zumba, Sequoia Advanced Dancers, Sequoia Choir, Polynesian Club, and more. See you there! L. Larkin BUILD! Mentor Session tonight. Time to make your plan perfect! E. Kobrick INTRAMURAL SOCCER - Wednesdays and Fridays at lunch - meet on the soccer field. M. Feeney ATTENTION FOOTBALL PLAYERS - There is a mandatory football meeting TODAY (Wed.) at lunch in the weight room and Spring Ball will be starting tomorrow (Thurs.) at 6pm. R. Poulos/R. Cooke A REMINDER THAT THE SEQUOIA TALENT SHOW IS HAPPENING THIS FRIDAY, May 8th in Carrington Hall at 7pm. We have many great acts including a few teacher performances so get your tickets now while they last. The cost is $7 for students and $10 for adults. Tickets are on sale in room 123 at lunch everyday this week. Come by and get your tickets for this amazing show. D. Weyant ENGLISH TUTORIAL/ICAP/IB CAF?: A reminder that 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 THE ELECTIONS ASSEMBLY IS TUESDAY, MAY 12TH AS FOLLOWS: p. 1 Juniors p. 3 Sophomores p. 5 Freshmen If you cannot make the assemblies due to IB testing, you may also vote at lunch in the Student Activities Center. We still have openings for students interested in running for ASB Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. See Ms. Reibstein in the Student Activities Center immediately if you are interested. L. Reibstein ACT REGISTRATION DEADLINE: A reminder that the last day to register for the June 13, 2009 ACT test is this Friday, May 8, 2009. To register online go to www.actstudent.org. For fee waivers, see Ms. Ignaitis in the College & Career Center. If you have any questions, see Ms. Ignaitis or your counselor. Thank you. T. Ignaitis MAY-JUNE 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 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 May 6 16:35:14 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Wed May 6 16:35:40 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: > Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) can now accept PayPal - you can go to our website at http://www.sequoiahs.org/SHSEF and make a secure donation. Thank you for your support! N. Goodban/SHSEF > The Finals Schedule is shown below: FINALS SCHEDULE * May and June, 2009 May 26th * May 29th: Seniors take finals Dead Week for grades 9-11 Monday, June 1st: Traditional Monday Schedule Tuesday, June 2nd: FINALS DAY Period 1 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 3 10:15 * 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 * 12:55 Period 7 1:05 * 3:05 Wednesday, June 3rd: FINALS DAY Period 2 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 4 10:15 * 12:15 PTSA Staff Lunch 12:15 * 12:55 Period 0/8 1:05 * 3:05 Thursday, June 4th: FINALS DAY Period 5 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 6 10:15 * 12:15 Friday, June 5th Graduation COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: >Nothing to report at this time ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - THURSDAY- MAY 7, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES BSU/Young Sistahs & Brothas Room 304 Work Experience Room 302 East Palo Alto Youth Advisory Council Room B-6 Newspaper Club Student Activities Center Learning Center (tutoring) Library (2:30-6:00pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) Young Men Moving Towards Health TRC (3:30-5:00pm) Zumba Dance Studio (3:30pm) 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, May 7 Badminton AT Crystal Springs Uplands-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm VARS Baseball VS Aragon-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm F/S Baseball AT Aragon-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:00pm Swimming-PAL Trials @ Burlingame-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Friday, May 8 VARS Softball AT So.S.F.-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm F/S Softball VS Woodside-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Gaby Robles Gaby is a model student. She listens well, participates enthusiastically and thinks deeply in class. When her classmates need help, she graciously and generously provides support. Gaby's friendly demeanor and diligent approach to school make her an asset to any classroom. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: Write down feelings of sadness, frustration or anger to get a clearer perspective of your emotions. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: We're already above 350--which means we're in the danger zone right now. That's why we're seeing severe climate impacts all over the world, and why we need to get back to the safe zone as soon as possible. J. Slater ATTENTION ALL ACTS IN THE SEQUOIA TALENT SHOW - We will have a FINAL rehearsal TODAY - Thursday, May 7th in Carrington Hall from 3:30 to 5. If you do not attend, you will be dropped from the list and will not be able to perform. See Mr. Weyant in room 123 if you have any questions. D. Weyant BUILD! Are you ready to dominate Carlmont, Woodside, and M-A on Saturday?! E. Kobrick BE PART OF THE EAST PALO ALTO YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL -- all East Palo Alto students are welcome! We are meeting in B6 during lunch TODAY and we will be preparing for the upcoming Jam Session for youth in E.P.A. We will have free snacks and juice. E. Gallardo PTSA MERIT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS are now available in the College and Career Center. Seniors who wish to apply must return completed applications to Ms. Ignaitis in the College & Career Center by TOMORROW - Friday, May 8th. M. Fabian 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 *** SWEET TREATS & SEQUOIA BEATZ - bring your family to share some free dessert and Sequoia entertainment on Wednesday, May 13th from 5:30 - 6:45pm at the front entrance of our school. Entertainment includes Marjikeze, By Tha Roots, the Hip-Hop Club, Zumba, Sequoia Advanced Dancers, Sequoia Choir, Polynesian Club, and more. See you there! L. Larkin A REMINDER THAT THE SEQUOIA TALENT SHOW IS HAPPENING TOMORROW - Friday, May 8th, in Carrington Hall at 7pm. We have many great acts including a few teacher performances so get your tickets now while they last. The cost is $7 for students and $10 for adults. Tickets are on sale in room 123 at lunch everyday this week. Come by and get your tickets for this amazing show. D. Weyant THE ELECTIONS ASSEMBLY IS TUESDAY, MAY 12TH AS FOLLOWS: p. 1 Juniors p. 3 Sophomores p. 5 Freshmen If you cannot make the assemblies due to IB testing, you may also vote at lunch in the Student Activities Center. We still have openings for students interested in running for ASB Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. See Ms. Reibstein in the Student Activities Center immediately if you are interested. L. Reibstein ACT REGISTRATION DEADLINE: A reminder that the last day to register for the June 13, 2009 ACT test is tomorrow - Friday, May 8, 2009. To register online go to www.actstudent.org. For fee waivers, see Ms. Ignaitis in the College & Career Center. If you have any questions, see Ms. Ignaitis or your counselor. Thank you. T. Ignaitis MAY-JUNE 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 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 May 7 16:14:56 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Thu May 7 16:15:12 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: > Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) can now accept PayPal - you can go to our website at http://www.sequoiahs.org/SHSEF and make a secure donation. Thank you for your support! N. Goodban/SHSEF > The Finals Schedule is shown below: FINALS SCHEDULE * May and June, 2009 May 26th * May 29th: Seniors take finals Dead Week for grades 9-11 Monday, June 1st: Traditional Monday Schedule Tuesday, June 2nd: FINALS DAY Period 1 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 3 10:15 * 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 * 12:55 Period 7 1:05 * 3:05 Wednesday, June 3rd: FINALS DAY Period 2 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 4 10:15 * 12:15 PTSA Staff Lunch 12:15 * 12:55 Period 0/8 1:05 * 3:05 Thursday, June 4th: FINALS DAY Period 5 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 6 10:15 * 12:15 Friday, June 5th Graduation COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: >Nothing to report at this time ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - FRIDAY- MAY 8, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES Chess Club Room 142 Senior Class Room 123 Sequoia Film Society Room 120 DREAM Club Room 207 GSA Room 42 Intramural Soccer Soccer Field 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, May 8 VARS Softball AT So.S.F.-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm F/S Softball VS Woodside-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm TALENT SHOW - CARRINGTON HALL - 7PM JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Josue Perez Josue Perez is an articulate, creative student. During our class discussions, he makes insightful comments that reflect careful reading and thought. Also, he has taken a leadership role in our photography project. Josue is a gifted artist and communicator, and Sequoia High School is fortunate to have him as part of our community. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: Accept yourself as you are and identify unique strengths and build on them. Remember no one is perfect. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: The planet is in its danger zone because we've poured too much carbon into the atmosphere, and we're starting to see signs of real trouble: melting ice caps and rapidly spreading drought. J. Slater THE TALENT SHOW IS TONIGHT! The talent show is tonight! The Talent Show is tonight in Carrington Hall at 7pm. Tickets are $7 for students and $10 for adults. We have a great show lined up including THREE teacher acts. It is the place to be. Remember, the Sequoia Talent Show is Tonight in Carrington Hall at 7pm. Be there! D. Weyant GSA - All GSA members need to attend the meeting today at lunch in room 42 to discuss Day of Silence. J. Romero SPIRIT SQUAD TRYOUTS - Do you have what it takes to join the BEST cheerleading team on the peninsula? There will be an info meeting on Thursday, May 14th in the big gym after school. It will begin at 3:20pm. Meet the new coach, Ms. Morell, and get important handouts and answers to your questions before the tryout clinic starts on May 19th. There will be a JV Cheer Team next year for incoming freshmen and sophomores, too! All are welcome - men, women, dancers, gymnasts, former cheerleaders and students with tons of school spirit! Questions can be directed to Ms. Morell at seqcheer@yahoo.com. See you on Thursday at 3:20pm! S. Morell BUILD! We have the top 3 written plans in the district. What about the presentation? E. Kobrick PTSA MERIT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS are available in the College and Career Center. Seniors who wish to apply must return completed applications to Ms. Ignaitis in the College & Career Center by TODAY- Friday, May 8th. M. Fabian SWEET TREATS & SEQUOIA BEATZ - bring your family to share some free dessert and Sequoia entertainment on Wednesday, May 13th from 5:30 - 6:45pm at the front entrance of our school. Entertainment includes Marjikeze, By Tha Roots, the Hip-Hop Club, Zumba, Sequoia Advanced Dancers, Sequoia Choir, Polynesian Club, and more. See you there! L. Larkin THE ELECTIONS ASSEMBLY IS TUESDAY, MAY 12TH AS FOLLOWS: p. 1 Juniors p. 3 Sophomores p. 5 Freshmen If you cannot make the assemblies due to IB testing, you may also vote at lunch in the Student Activities Center. We still have openings for students interested in running for ASB Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. See Ms. Reibstein in the Student Activities Center immediately if you are interested. L. Reibstein ACT REGISTRATION DEADLINE: A reminder that TODAY (Fri., 5/8) is the last day to register for the June 13, 2009 ACT test. To register online go to www.actstudent.org. For fee waivers, see Ms. Ignaitis in the College & Career Center. If you have any questions, see Ms. Ignaitis or your counselor. Thank you. T. Ignaitis Lori Lehman Senior Office Assistant/Teachers Secretary Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062-1378 (650) 369-1411 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 367-9780 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 368-5180 (FAX) From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Fri May 8 16:17:50 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Fri May 8 16:18:02 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: > Your contributions have helped Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) support our wonderful performing arts productions and other important programs for student success. If you haven?t contributed yet, you can go to http://www.sequoiahs.org/SHSEF and donate through PayPal, or make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062. Thank you. N. Goodban/SHSEF > The Finals Schedule is shown below: FINALS SCHEDULE * May and June, 2009 May 26th * May 29th: Seniors take finals Dead Week for grades 9-11 Monday, June 1st: Traditional Monday Schedule Tuesday, June 2nd: FINALS DAY Period 1 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 3 10:15 * 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 * 12:55 Period 7 1:05 * 3:05 Wednesday, June 3rd: FINALS DAY Period 2 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 4 10:15 * 12:15 PTSA Staff Lunch 12:15 * 12:55 Period 0/8 1:05 * 3:05 Thursday, June 4th: FINALS DAY Period 5 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 6 10:15 * 12:15 Friday, June 5th Graduation COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: >SENIORS! Please bring any award letters to Ms. Ignaitis by this Friday, May 15th, so they can be noted at the senior awards ceremony. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - MONDAY- MAY 11, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES ASB Activities Center Pakistan Project Room 44 Chess Club Room 142 Learning Center (tutoring) Library (2:30-6:00pm) School After School Room 304 (3:20pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) 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, May 11 VARS Softball VS M-A-3:15pm-dismiss @2:10pm F/S Softball AT S.S.F.-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm Track & Field-PAL League Trials @ CSM-3:00-dismiss @ 12:00pm Tuesday, May 12 Badminton AT Jefferson-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm VARS Baseball AT Hillsdale-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm F/S Baseball VS Hillsdale-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Wednesday, May 13 VARS Softball VS Woodside-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Track & Field-PAL League Finals @ CSM-3:00pm-dismiss @ 12:00pm SWEET TREATS & SEQUOIA BEATZ - front entrance to Sequoia HS - 5:30-6:45pm SPRING AWARDS NIGHT - GRADES 9-11 - CARRINGTON HALL-7PM Thursday, May 14 Badminton VS Woodside-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm VARS Baseball VS Hillsdale-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm F/S Baseball AT Hillsdale-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:00pm JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Yovanni Sandoval Strong and silent that is Yovanni. He is always prepared for class and arrives with a positive attitude to succeed in learning and lead others into the future. You go Yovanni! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: Research shows being optimistic can have a positive impact on your health. It can also help reduce stress. When you have an optimistic view of life you tend not to focus on negative things. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Check out 350.org. What action will Sequoia High School take? Come to ECOS meetings Tuesdays at lunch in room 207 with your great ideas. J. Slater ARE YOU A GRADUATING SENIOR who would like to sing the Star Spangled Banner at the graduation ceremony? Auditions will be in Ms. Reibstein's room at lunch this Friday, May 15th. Please plan to sing acappella. Thank you. L. Reibstein BOOSTER CLUB is sponsoring the Ping-Pong toss booth at San Carlos Hometown Days -- Saturday and Sunday, May 16th & 17th. The Ping-Pong toss is one of the most popular booths. We are looking for student volunteers to work in one hour shifts. Hours needed are Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. If you can volunteer for an hour or two on either of those days please send an email to Judy Sloan @ jmsloan@rcn.com. Students can earn community service hours at this event. We are also looking for adult volunteers to help supervise the booth each day. If you can help out please let Judy know. Thanks for supporting Boosters Club and SHS Cherokee athletics! K. Bassett SENIORS! The 2009 ?Go for the Gold? Grad Night tickets are going fast! 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. Number of tickets is limited so buy now so you don?t miss out! T. Endo SENIORS! Walk graduation in style. Order your graduation leis from Ms. Gordon, Treasurer, by May 20th. Available in single strand ($15) or double strand ($25) in purple or white. T. Endo ANYBODY INTERESTED IN THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CLUB, or thinking about joining a Relay team for the amazing Relay for Life on the weekend of the 30th, please come to room 104 at lunch tomorrow - Tuesday, May 12th. E. Bray SENIORS! Please bring any award letters to Ms. Ignaitis by this Friday, May 15th, so they can be noted at the senior awards ceremony. T. Ignaitis SENIORS! Have you played baseball or softball while at Sequoia High School? There is a scholarship available! Come see Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis 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 THE ELECTIONS ASSEMBLY IS TOMORROW - TUESDAY, MAY 12TH AS FOLLOWS: p. 1 Juniors p. 3 Sophomores p. 5 Freshmen If you cannot make the assemblies due to IB testing, you may also vote at lunch in the Student Activities Center. We still have openings for students interested in running for ASB Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. See Ms. Reibstein in the Student Activities Center immediately if you are interested. L. Reibstein *** REMINDERS *** SPIRIT SQUAD TRYOUTS - Do you have what it takes to join the BEST cheerleading team on the peninsula? There will be an info meeting this Thursday, May 14th in the big gym after school. It will begin at 3:20pm. Meet the new coach, Ms. Morell, and get important handouts and answers to your questions before the tryout clinic starts on May 19th. There will be a JV Cheer Team next year for incoming freshmen and sophomores, too! All are welcome - men, women, dancers, gymnasts, former cheerleaders and students with tons of school spirit! Questions can be directed to Ms. Morell at seqcheer@yahoo.com. See you on Thursday at 3:20pm! S. Morell SWEET TREATS & SEQUOIA BEATZ - bring your family to share some free dessert and Sequoia entertainment this Wednesday, May 13th from 5:30 - 6:45pm at the front entrance of our school. Entertainment includes Marjikeze, By Tha Roots, the Hip-Hop Club, Zumba, Sequoia Advanced Dancers, Sequoia Choir, Polynesian Club, and more. See you there! 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 Mon May 11 16:33:07 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Mon May 11 16:33:35 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: > Your contributions have helped Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) support our wonderful performing arts productions and other important programs for student success. If you haven?t contributed yet, you can go to http://www.sequoiahs.org/SHSEF and donate through PayPal, or make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062. Thank you. N. Goodban/SHSEF > The Finals Schedule is shown below: FINALS SCHEDULE * May and June, 2009 May 26th * May 29th: Seniors take finals Dead Week for grades 9-11 Monday, June 1st: Traditional Monday Schedule Tuesday, June 2nd: FINALS DAY Period 1 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 3 10:15 * 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 * 12:55 Period 7 1:05 * 3:05 Wednesday, June 3rd: FINALS DAY Period 2 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 4 10:15 * 12:15 PTSA Staff Lunch 12:15 * 12:55 Period 0/8 1:05 * 3:05 Thursday, June 4th: FINALS DAY Period 5 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 6 10:15 * 12:15 Friday, June 5th Graduation COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: >SENIORS! Please bring any award letters to Ms. Ignaitis by this Friday, May 15th, so they can be noted at the senior awards ceremony. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - TUESDAY- MAY 12, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES 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) 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 Tuesday Night Math Tutorial Math Wing (5-8pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Tuesday, May 12 Badminton AT Jefferson-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm VARS Baseball AT Hillsdale-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:20pm F/S Baseball VS Hillsdale-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Wednesday, May 13 VARS Softball VS Woodside-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm Track & Field-PAL League Finals @ CSM-3:00pm-dismiss @ 12:00pm SWEET TREATS & SEQUOIA BEATZ - front entrance to Sequoia HS - 5:30-6:45pm SPRING AWARDS NIGHT - GRADES 9-11 - CARRINGTON HALL-7PM Thursday, May 14 Badminton VS Woodside-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm VARS Baseball VS Hillsdale-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm F/S Baseball AT Hillsdale-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:00pm JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Jose Flores As a newcomer Jose never needed any time to adjust to a new country with a new language and has taken off running. He is leading the pack! We are glad you are part of our class, Jose. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: Do you always feel like you never have time to do all your homework? Then do a time audit. For a whole week write down how much time you spend each day on the internet, talking on the phone, texting people, watching TV, playing video games, hanging out with friends, etc. You will be surprised how much time you spend on these activities and if you cut down you will find more time to do homework. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: For every ton of paper that is recycled, the following is saved: 7,000 gallons of water; 380 gallons of oil; and enough electricity to power an average house for six months. J. Slater SENIORS! Are you a child of a disabled veteran? Please see Ms. Ignaitis for a great opportunity for fee waivers for college fees. T. Ignaitis ANYBODY INTERESTED IN THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CLUB, or thinking about joining a Relay team for the amazing Relay for Life on the weekend of the 30th, please come to room 104 at lunch today - Tuesday, May 12th. E. Bray JUNIOR CLASS MEETING tomorrow & every Wednesday at lunch room 126. Please come and help contribute to the success of our class! L. Gleaton *** REMINDERS *** ARE YOU A GRADUATING SENIOR who would like to sing the Star Spangled Banner at the graduation ceremony? Auditions will be in Ms. Reibstein's room at lunch this Friday, May 15th. Please plan to sing acappella. Thank you. L. Reibstein SENIORS! Walk graduation in style. Order your graduation leis from Ms. Gordon, Treasurer, by May 20th. Available in single strand ($15) or double strand ($25) in purple or white. T. Endo SENIORS! The 2009 ?Go for the Gold? Grad Night tickets are going fast! 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. Number of tickets is limited so buy now so you don?t miss out! T. Endo BOOSTER CLUB is sponsoring the Ping-Pong toss booth at San Carlos Hometown Days -- Saturday and Sunday, May 16th & 17th. The Ping-Pong toss is one of the most popular booths. We are looking for student volunteers to work in one hour shifts. Hours needed are Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. If you can volunteer for an hour or two on either of those days please send an email to Judy Sloan @ jmsloan@rcn.com. Students can earn community service hours at this event. We are also looking for adult volunteers to help supervise the booth each day. If you can help out please let Judy know. Thanks for supporting Boosters Club and SHS Cherokee athletics! K. Bassett SPIRIT SQUAD TRYOUTS - Do you have what it takes to join the BEST cheerleading team on the peninsula? There will be an info meeting this Thursday, May 14th in the big gym after school. It will begin at 3:20pm. Meet the new coach, Ms. Morell, and get important handouts and answers to your questions before the tryout clinic starts on May 19th. There will be a JV Cheer Team next year for incoming freshmen and sophomores, too! All are welcome - men, women, dancers, gymnasts, former cheerleaders and students with tons of school spirit! Questions can be directed to Ms. Morell at seqcheer@yahoo.com. See you on Thursday at 3:20pm! S. Morell SWEET TREATS & SEQUOIA BEATZ - bring your family to share some free dessert and Sequoia entertainment tomorrow - Wednesday, May 13th from 5:30 - 6:45pm at the front entrance of our school. Entertainment includes Marjikeze, By Tha Roots, the Hip-Hop Club, Zumba, Sequoia Advanced Dancers, Sequoia Choir, Polynesian Club, and more. See you there! L. Larkin SENIORS! Please bring any award letters to Ms. Ignaitis by this Friday, May 15th, so they can be noted at the senior awards ceremony. T. Ignaitis SENIORS! Have you played baseball or softball while at Sequoia High School? There is a scholarship available! Come see Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis THE ELECTIONS ASSEMBLY IS TODAY - TUESDAY, MAY 12TH AS FOLLOWS: p. 1 Juniors p. 3 Sophomores p. 5 Freshmen If you cannot make the assemblies due to IB testing, you may also vote at lunch in the Student Activities Center. We still have openings for students interested in running for ASB Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. See Ms. Reibstein in the Student Activities Center immediately if you are interested. 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) From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Tue May 12 22:27:02 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Tue May 12 22:27:14 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] STUDENT/PARENT BULLETIN - Wednesday, 5-13-09 Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: > Your contributions have helped Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) support our wonderful performing arts productions and other important programs for student success. If you haven?t contributed yet, you can go to http://www.sequoiahs.org/SHSEF and donate through PayPal, or make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062. Thank you. N. Goodban/SHSEF > The Finals Schedule is shown below: FINALS SCHEDULE * May and June, 2009 May 26th * May 29th: Seniors take finals Dead Week for grades 9-11 Monday, June 1st: Traditional Monday Schedule Tuesday, June 2nd: FINALS DAY Period 1 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 3 10:15 * 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 * 12:55 Period 7 1:05 * 3:05 Wednesday, June 3rd: FINALS DAY Period 2 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 4 10:15 * 12:15 PTSA Staff Lunch 12:15 * 12:55 Period 0/8 1:05 * 3:05 Thursday, June 4th: FINALS DAY Period 5 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 6 10:15 * 12:15 Friday, June 5th Graduation COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: >SENIORS! Please bring any award letters to Ms. Ignaitis by this Friday, May 15th, so they can be noted at the senior awards ceremony. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN ? WEDNESDAY? MAY 13, 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 Intramural Soccer Soccer Field Learning Center (tutoring) Library (2:30-6:00pm) School After School Room 304 (3:20pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) 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, May 13 VARS Softball VS Woodside-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:30pm Track & Field-PAL League Finals @ CSM-3:00pm-dismiss @ 12:00pm SWEET TREATS & SEQUOIA BEATZ ? front entrance to Sequoia HS - 5:30-6:45pm SPRING AWARDS NIGHT - GRADES 9-11 - CARRINGTON HALL-7PM Thursday, May 14 Badminton VS Woodside-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm VARS Baseball VS Hillsdale-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm F/S Baseball AT Hillsdale-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:00pm TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY Williams Serrudo Williams is an inspiration to others and a roll model of maturity and intelligence. He helps his classes to advance by striving to master whatever is presented to him. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW ? THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: We all have baggage we carry around that feels like a ton of bricks. Talk to someone about it so the load won't feel too heavy. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Check out http://www.storyofstuff.com/ . Watch the video and learn about how we affect the environment. J. Slater SWEET TREATS & SEQUOIA BEATZ ? A reminder to bring your family to share some free dessert and Sequoia entertainment tonight - Wednesday, May 13th from 5:30 - 6:45pm at the front entrance of our school. Entertainment includes Marjikeze, By Tha Roots, the Hip-Hop Club, Zumba, Sequoia Advanced Dancers, Sequoia Choir, Polynesian Club, and more. See you there! L. Larkin INTRAMURAL SOCCER - Wednesdays and Fridays at lunch - meet on the soccer field. M. Feeney ARE YOU A GRADUATING SENIOR who would like to sing the Star Spangled Banner at the graduation ceremony? Auditions will be in Ms. Reibstein's room at lunch this Friday, May 15th. Please plan to sing acappella. Thank you. L. Reibstein ENGLISH TUTORIAL/ICAP/IB CAF*: A reminder that 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 SENIORS! Walk graduation in style. Order your graduation leis from Ms. Gordon, Treasurer, by May 20th. Available in single strand ($15) or double strand ($25) in purple or white. T. Endo SENIORS! The 2009 ?Go for the Gold? Grad Night tickets are going fast! 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. Number of tickets is limited so buy now so you don?t miss out! T. Endo BOOSTER CLUB is sponsoring the Ping-Pong toss booth at San Carlos Hometown Days -- Saturday and Sunday, May 16th & 17th. The Ping-Pong toss is one of the most popular booths. We are looking for student volunteers to work in one hour shifts. Hours needed are Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. If you can volunteer for an hour or two on either of those days please send an email to Judy Sloan @ jmsloan@rcn.com. Students can earn community service hours at this event. We are also looking for adult volunteers to help supervise the booth each day. If you can help out please let Judy know. Thanks for supporting Boosters Club and SHS Cherokee athletics! K. Bassett SPIRIT SQUAD TRYOUTS - Do you have what it takes to join the BEST cheerleading team on the peninsula? There will be an info meeting tomorrow - Thursday, May 14th, in the big gym after school. It will begin at 3:20pm. Meet the new coach, Ms. Morell, and get important handouts and answers to your questions before the tryout clinic starts on May 19th. There will be a JV Cheer Team next year for incoming freshmen and sophomores, too! All are welcome - men, women, dancers, gymnasts, former cheerleaders and students with tons of school spirit! Questions can be directed to Ms. Morell at seqcheer@yahoo.com. See you on Thursday at 3:20pm! S. Morell *** REMINDERS *** SENIORS! Please bring any award letters to Ms. Ignaitis by this Friday, May 15th, so they can be noted at the senior awards ceremony. T. Ignaitis SENIORS! Have you played baseball or softball while at Sequoia High School? There is a scholarship available! Come see Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis Lori Lehman Senior Office Assistant/Teachers Secretary Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062-1378 (650) 369-1411 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 367-9780 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 368-5180 (FAX) From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Thu May 14 06:35:46 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Thu May 14 06:35:57 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] STUDENT/PARENT BULLETIN - Thursday, 5/14/09 Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: > Your contributions have helped Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) support our wonderful performing arts productions and other important programs for student success. If you haven?t contributed yet, you can go to http://www.sequoiahs.org/SHSEF and donate through PayPal, or make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062. Thank you. N. Goodban/SHSEF > The Finals Schedule is shown below: FINALS SCHEDULE * May and June, 2009 May 26th * May 29th: Seniors take finals Dead Week for grades 9-11 Monday, June 1st: Traditional Monday Schedule Tuesday, June 2nd: FINALS DAY Period 1 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 3 10:15 * 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 * 12:55 Period 7 1:05 * 3:05 Wednesday, June 3rd: FINALS DAY Period 2 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 4 10:15 * 12:15 PTSA Staff Lunch 12:15 * 12:55 Period 0/8 1:05 * 3:05 Thursday, June 4th: FINALS DAY Period 5 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 6 10:15 * 12:15 Friday, June 5th Graduation COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: >SENIORS! Please bring any award letters to Ms. Ignaitis by tomorrow - Friday, May 15th, so they can be noted at the senior awards ceremony. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN ? THURSDAY? MAY 14, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES Learning Center (tutoring) Library (2:30-6:00pm) School After School Room 304 (3:20pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) 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, May 14 Badminton VS Woodside-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm VARS Baseball VS Hillsdale-3:15pm-dismiss @ 2:10pm F/S Baseball AT Hillsdale-3:15pm-dismiss @ 1:00pm Friday, May 15 Swimming-CCS Swimming Trials @ Santa Clara-dismiss @ 10:50am TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY Rodrigo Gomez Rodrigo is always working hard and participating in class with a positive attitude and demonstrating what he has learned. Keep it up, Rodrigo! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW ? THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: As you walk or drive to school in the morning take a deep breathe and visualize having a great day. Repeat to yourself, " Today is a great day!? J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: If you live in Redwood City and would like a free home energy audit, Acterra will do it. Contact the executive director Michael Closson at michaelc@acterra.org and he'll set it up for you. J. Slater FOR THOSE STUDENTS IN SATURDAY SCHOOL, you can earn extra hours on Friday from 1:00pm to 8:00PM at Adult School. You can come and complete your hours, test, etc. L. McCahon ATTENTION 9TH & 10TH GRADERS! Upward Bound is accepting students for the Summer Program at Ca*ada College. If you are a student interested in preparing for college or need advice, join us this Summer! Come to room 306 after school today for more information and an application. M. Huning THE AIR FORCE will be on campus at lunch in the quad this Monday, 5/18. T. Ignaitis IT'S ALMOST TIME FOR THE LAST MUSIC CONCERT OF THE YEAR! On Tuesday, May 19th, come see Choir, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and Band come together again for a night of musical fabulousness! Over seventy Sequoia students will be performing! The concert is at 7pm in Carrington Hall. This time, tickets are FREE with a student ID and $5 without. Any questions, see Ms. Woodman in Room 41. J. Woodman FOR THOSE STUDENTS IN SSS, Mr. Heredia will be here TOMORROW (Friday, 5/14) from 1:00pm to 8:00PM. You may come and complete your hours, test, etc. Any questions, see Mrs. Sleeper in Guidance. J. Heredia/D. Sleeper SPIRIT SQUAD TRYOUTS - Do you have what it takes to join the BEST cheerleading team on the peninsula? There will be an info meeting TODAY- Thursday, May 14th, in the big gym after school. It will begin at 3:20pm. Meet the new coach, Ms. Morell, and get important handouts and answers to your questions before the tryout clinic starts on May 19th. There will be a JV Cheer Team next year for incoming freshmen and sophomores, too! All are welcome - men, women, dancers, gymnasts, former cheerleaders and students with tons of school spirit! Questions can be directed to Ms. Morell at seqcheer@yahoo.com. See you on Thursday at 3:20pm! S. Morell SENIORS! Please bring any award letters to Ms. Ignaitis by TOMORROW - Friday, May 15th, so they can be noted at the senior awards ceremony. T. Ignaitis *** REMINDERS *** ARE YOU A GRADUATING SENIOR who would like to sing the Star Spangled Banner at the graduation ceremony? Auditions will be in Ms. Reibstein's room at lunch this Friday, May 15th. Please plan to sing acappella. Thank you. L. Reibstein SENIORS! Walk graduation in style. Order your graduation leis from Ms. Gordon, Treasurer, by May 20th. Available in single strand ($15) or double strand ($25) in purple or white. T. Endo SENIORS! The 2009 ?Go for the Gold? Grad Night tickets are going fast! 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. Number of tickets is limited so buy now so you don?t miss out! T. Endo BOOSTER CLUB is sponsoring the Ping-Pong toss booth at San Carlos Hometown Days -- Saturday and Sunday, May 16th & 17th. The Ping-Pong toss is one of the most popular booths. We are looking for student volunteers to work in one hour shifts. Hours needed are Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. If you can volunteer for an hour or two on either of those days please send an email to Judy Sloan @ jmsloan@rcn.com. Students can earn community service hours at this event. We are also looking for adult volunteers to help supervise the booth each day. If you can help out please let Judy know. Thanks for supporting Boosters Club and SHS Cherokee athletics! 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 Sun May 17 23:45:04 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Sun May 17 23:45:24 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] STUDENT/PARENT BULLETIN - Monday, 5/18/09 Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: >If you haven?t contributed to Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) yet - it?s not too late! Please go to http://www.sequoiahs.org/SHSEF and donate through PayPal, or make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062. Thank you! N. Goodban/SHSEF > The Finals Schedule is shown below: FINALS SCHEDULE * May and June, 2009 May 26th * May 29th: Seniors take finals Dead Week for grades 9-11 Monday, June 1st: Traditional Monday Schedule Tuesday, June 2nd: FINALS DAY Period 1 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 3 10:15 * 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 * 12:55 Period 7 1:05 * 3:05 Wednesday, June 3rd: FINALS DAY Period 2 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 4 10:15 * 12:15 PTSA Staff Lunch 12:15 * 12:55 Period 0/8 1:05 * 3:05 Thursday, June 4th: FINALS DAY Period 5 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 6 10:15 * 12:15 Friday, June 5th Graduation COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: >no news at this time ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN ? MONDAY? MAY 18, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES ASB Activities Center 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, May 19 PAL Badminton Playoffs AT Woodside-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:50pm SEQUOIA'S MUSIC CONCERT-Carrington Hall-7pm Thursday, May 21 PAL Badminton Playoffs AT Woodside-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:50pm TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY Ratu Buruaivalu Ratu ist wirklich super in Deutsch! Er hat sehr viel gelernt und spricht nach einem Jahr schon sehr gut Deutsch. Ratu ist ein echtes Vorbild fuer die anderen Schueler in seiner Klasse. Way to Go, Ratu! Ratu is a super student in German! after one year of German, he has learned a lot and is able to express himself very well. He is a good role model for the other students in his German class. Way to go, Ratu! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW ? THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: Get Rid of Negative - Take a hard look at the circle or environment you?re standing in. People who are negative and prone to ?moods? spread negativity to others. Learn to say no to negativity and remove yourself from it whenever possible. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: If all U.S. households installed water-efficient appliances, the country would save more than 3 trillion gallons of water and more than $18 billion dollars per year! (EPA, 2008) J. Slater 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 ATTENTION 9TH & 10TH GRADERS! Upward Bound is accepting students for the Summer Program at Ca*ada College. If you are a student interested in preparing for college or need advice, join us this Summer! Come to room 306 after school today for more information and an application. M. Huning THE AIR FORCE will be on campus today at lunch in the quad. T. Ignaitis IT'S TIME FOR THE LAST MUSIC CONCERT OF THE YEAR! Tomorrow - Tuesday, May 19th, come see Choir, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and Band come together again for a night of musical fabulousness! Over seventy Sequoia students will be performing! The concert is at 7pm in Carrington Hall. This time, tickets are FREE with a student ID and $5 without. Any questions, see Ms. Woodman in Room 41. J. Woodman A REMINDER TO SENIORS! Walk in style on graduation day! Order your graduation leis from Ms. Gordon, Treasurer, by this Wed., May 20th. Available in single strand ($15) or double strand ($25) in purple or white. T. Endo SENIORS! The 2009 ?Go for the Gold? Grad Night tickets are going fast! 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. Number of tickets is limited so buy now so you don?t miss out! T. Endo 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 May 18 16:17:43 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Mon May 18 16:18:02 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: >If you haven?t contributed to Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) yet - it?s not too late! Please go to http://www.sequoiahs.org/SHSEF and donate through PayPal, or make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062. Thank you! N. Goodban/SHSEF > The Finals Schedule is shown below: FINALS SCHEDULE * May and June, 2009 May 26th * May 29th: Seniors take finals Dead Week for grades 9-11 Monday, June 1st: Traditional Monday Schedule Tuesday, June 2nd: FINALS DAY Period 1 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 3 10:15 * 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 * 12:55 Period 7 1:05 * 3:05 Wednesday, June 3rd: FINALS DAY Period 2 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 4 10:15 * 12:15 PTSA Staff Lunch 12:15 * 12:55 Period 0/8 1:05 * 3:05 Thursday, June 4th: FINALS DAY Period 5 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 6 10:15 * 12:15 Friday, June 5th Graduation COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: >no news at this time ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN * TUESDAY* MAY 19, 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, May 19 PAL Badminton Playoffs AT Woodside-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:50pm SEQUOIA?S MUSIC CONCERT-Carrington Hall-7pm Thursday, May 21 PAL Badminton Playoffs AT Woodside-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:50pm JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Ashley Donaldson Ashley lernt seit zwei Jahren Deutsch. In dieser Zeit hat sie grosses Interesse fuer die deutsche Sprache und Kultur gezeigt. Vor allem fuer die erste Reise nach Deutschland hat sie sich mit voller Kraft eingesetzt. Sie spricht die Sprache schon sehr gut und wird hoffentlich auch im College weiter Deutsch lernen Ashley has studied German for two years. During this time she has shown great interest in the German language and culture. She has put great effort into making the first trip to Germany possible. She speaks the language very well. Hopefully, she will continue to study German in College. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: Exercise is a great way to reduce stress but if you have no time then here are a few tips: take the stairs instead of the elevator; if you live near school or work then walk or ride your bike instead of driving; instead of sitting in front of the TV get up and do some jumping jacks or run in place; as you are standing to wash dishes do some leg lifts; listening to your favorite songs on your IPOD then get up and dance for at least 15 minutes. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: You can run a TV for six hours on the amount of electricity that is saved by recycling one aluminum can. J. Slater CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GIRLS VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM......2009 PAL Ocean Division Champions! Great job girls and good luck in the CCS Playoffs. S. Reynick - Head Coach ATTENTION STUDENTS - Sequoia is gauging interest in a lacrosse program. If you are interested in playing this sport in the near future or finding out more information about it, please come to a meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) at lunch in the small gym. R. Cooke SENIORS! Are you a child of a disabled veteran? Please see Ms. Ignaitis for a great opportunity for fee waivers for college fees. T. Ignaitis TONIGHT?S THE NIGHT - THE LAST MUSIC CONCERT OF THE YEAR! Come see Choir, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and Band come together again for a night of musical fabulousness! Over seventy Sequoia students will be performing! The concert is at 7pm in Carrington Hall. This time, tickets are FREE with a student ID and $5 without. Any questions, see Ms. Woodman in Room 41. J. Woodman *** REMINDERS *** A REMINDER TO SENIORS! Walk in style on graduation day! Order your graduation leis from Ms. Gordon, Treasurer, by this Wed., May 20th. Available in single strand ($15) or double strand ($25) in purple or white. T. Endo SENIORS! The 2009 ?Go for the Gold? Grad Night tickets are going fast! 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. Number of tickets is limited so buy now so you don?t miss out! T. Endo ATTENTION 9TH & 10TH GRADERS! Upward Bound is accepting students for the Summer Program at Ca?ada College. If you are a student interested in preparing for college or need advice, join us this Summer! Come to room 306 after school for more information and an application. M. Huning 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 May 19 20:47:08 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Tue May 19 20:47:33 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] PARENT/STUDENT BULLETIN - Wed., 5/20/09 Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: >If you haven?t contributed to Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) yet - it?s not too late! Please go to http://www.sequoiahs.org/SHSEF and donate through PayPal, or make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062. Thank you! N. Goodban/SHSEF > The Finals Schedule is shown below: FINALS SCHEDULE * May and June, 2009 May 26th * May 29th: Seniors take finals Dead Week for grades 9-11 Monday, June 1st: Traditional Monday Schedule Tuesday, June 2nd: FINALS DAY Period 1 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 3 10:15 * 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 * 12:55 Period 7 1:05 * 3:05 Wednesday, June 3rd: FINALS DAY Period 2 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 4 10:15 * 12:15 PTSA Staff Lunch 12:15 * 12:55 Period 0/8 1:05 * 3:05 Thursday, June 4th: FINALS DAY Period 5 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 6 10:15 * 12:15 Friday, June 5th Graduation COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: >no news at this time ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN ? WEDNESDAY? MAY 20, 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 Intramural Soccer Soccer Field Learning Center (tutoring) Library (2:30-6:00pm) 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**) Thursday, May 21 PAL Badminton Playoffs AT Woodside-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:50pm TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY Kiko Morita Kiko ist in Deutsch ICAP. Sie spricht sehr gut Deutsch und beweist das in vielen Situationen im Unterricht. Kiko ist hilfsbereit und immer freundlich zu allen. Sie ist zuverl*ssig in ihrer Arbeit und das hilft ihr immer besser in Deutsch zu werden. Kiko is in German II/III ICAP. In class, she has proven in many situations that she knows how to speak German. She is friendly and helpful. She does the work and that helps her to become a super student in German. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW ? THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: If you have a bath tub at home take advantage and enjoy a bubble bath once a week. Light some aromatherapy candles and listen to some relaxing music. Close your eyes and imagine yourself somewhere far away from your problems. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Purchase non-toxic cleaning products. Use natural fiber sponges and cleaning agents biodegradable, phosphate-free, chlorine-free and unscented. J. Slater IF YOU WERE ASSIGNED A PE OR SPORTS LOCKER THIS SCHOOL YEAR, it is time for you to clean it out! All items must be removed by next Friday, May 29th. All unclaimed items will be donated to charity. PE Department/T. White QUIZ KIDS - OK Sequoia, right now we do NOT have a Quiz kids team which means we won't be able to compete on the television show. If you know a little about a lot of things or if you know a lot about a few things and can answer questions quickly, we need you! Are you an expert in sports, math, current events, science, literature, popular culture, music, art, geography, politics, or just plain life? Then stop by Room 141 at lunch on Friday and find out how we can come together as a team for next year. We have to plan now for our fall TV match. L. Larkin ATTENTION Peer Mediators, Youth Advisory Board, Young Men Moving Towards Health, and Girls Embracing Life members, please remember that the Teen Resource Center is having the end of the year celebration today after school. Please be on time or Naomi and Maria will eat all the food! M. Mosqueda CALLING ALL FUTURE VIDEO GAME ARTISTS: Shayne Herrera, Art Director for Cryptic Studios, will be speaking is Ms. Costa Pinto?s 4 class this Friday, May 22nd. All interested students are welcome to attend if they have a signed pass from their 4th period teacher. Come to Room 19 for more information. M. daCosta Pinto IT IS THAT TIME OF THE YEAR... the Spring Sports Awards ... celebrating athletic achievement. Please come to the final sports event of the year on Wednesday, May 27th at 7:00pm in Carrington Hall. It?s going to be a lot of fun! R. Cooke INTRAMURAL SOCCER today at lunch on the soccer field. M. Feeney AREMINDER TO STUDENTS - Sequoia is gauging interest in a lacrosse program. If you are interested in playing this sport in the near future or finding out more information about it, please come to a meeting TODAY at lunch in the small gym. R. Cooke ENGLISH TUTORIAL/ICAP/IB CAF*: A reminder that 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 *** REMINDERS *** A REMINDER TO SENIORS! Walk in style on graduation day! Order your graduation leis from Ms. Gordon, Treasurer, by this Wed., May 20th. Available in single strand ($15) or double strand ($25) in purple or white. T. Endo SENIORS! The 2009 ?Go for the Gold? Grad Night tickets are going fast! 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. Number of tickets is limited so buy now so you don?t miss out! T. Endo ATTENTION 9TH & 10TH GRADERS! Upward Bound is accepting students for the Summer Program at Ca*ada College. If you are a student interested in preparing for college or need advice, join us this Summer! Come to room 306 after school for more information and an application. M. Huning 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 May 20 16:48:08 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Wed May 20 16:48:41 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: >If you haven?t contributed to Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) yet - it?s not too late! Please go to http://www.sequoiahs.org/SHSEF and donate through PayPal, or make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062. Thank you! N. Goodban/SHSEF > The Finals Schedule is shown below: FINALS SCHEDULE * May and June, 2009 May 26th * May 29th: Seniors take finals Dead Week for grades 9-11 Monday, June 1st: Traditional Monday Schedule Tuesday, June 2nd: FINALS DAY Period 1 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 3 10:15 * 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 * 12:55 Period 7 1:05 * 3:05 Wednesday, June 3rd: FINALS DAY Period 2 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 4 10:15 * 12:15 PTSA Staff Lunch 12:15 * 12:55 Period 0/8 1:05 * 3:05 Thursday, June 4th: FINALS DAY Period 5 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 6 10:15 * 12:15 Friday, June 5th Graduation COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: >no news at this time ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN * THURSDAY* MAY 21, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES BSU/Young Sistahs & Brothas Room 304 Work Experience Room 302 Newspaper Club Student Activities Center Learning Center (tutoring) Library (2:30-6:00pm) 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, May 21 PAL Badminton Playoffs AT Woodside-3:00pm-dismiss @ 1:50pm JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Mirna Bresic Mirna hat gezeigt, dass es wirklich moeglich ist in 4 Jahren Deutsch zu lernen und die Sprache fluessig zu sprechen. Wenn sie Deutsch spricht, kann man deutlich ihren Enthusiasmus spueren. Sie ist eine gute Freundin fuer die anderen Schueler in der KLasse und sie hat die Faehigkeit sehr konzentriert zu arbeiten. Wir wuenschen Mirna alles Gute fuer ihre Zukunft. Mirna has proven that it is possible to learn German in four years to the level of fluency. When she speaks German you can feel how much she is enjoying it. She is a hard worker as well as a great friend to the other students in class. All the best for your future, Mirna! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: One activity that reduces stress is exercise. Whether it be jogging, bicycling, basketball, racquetball, swimming, or a daily walk, make sure you make time to exercise. Remember, to help reduce stress, don't procrastinate, get plenty of rest, and exercise regularly. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Water in the early morning, when temperatures are cooler, to minimize evaporation. J. Slater ALL GSA MEMBERS - just a reminder that we will have a guest speaker at tomorrow's lunch meeting in room 42. J. Romero DANCE DAY IS HERE! Come out to the quad today (Thursday) at lunch. We will have performances from the Zumba club, Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Dance. That is over 250 Sequoia dancers entertaining you! T. White ATTENTION ALL KEY CLUBBERS: Join us today at lunch to sign up for one more important event and then join us after school in the Quad for our end-of-the-year celebration. Also, Key Club would like to extend a big thanks to our custodial staff for all they do to keep our campus clean! T. Yeager ATTENTION ALL FOOTBALL PLAYERS - There is a mandatory football meeting TODAY at lunch in the big gym. R. Cooke/R. Poulos SEE OUR SHORTS! Tonight at 6:30 p.m. the Sequoia Players present a set of student-directed and performed short plays in Carrington Hall. One night only - free admission. D. Broome SENIORS! Are you a child of a disabled veteran? Please see Ms. Ignaitis for a great opportunity for fee waivers for college fees. T. Ignaitis REMEMBER *Every Friday is spirit day! Don?t forget to wear your purple tomorrow!!! L. Reibstein *** REMINDERS *** IF YOU WERE ASSIGNED A PE OR SPORTS LOCKER THIS SCHOOL YEAR, it is time for you to clean it out! All items must be removed by next Friday, May 29th. All unclaimed items will be donated to charity. PE Department/T. White QUIZ KIDS - OK Sequoia, right now we do NOT have a Quiz kids team which means we won't be able to compete on the television show. If you know a little about a lot of things or if you know a lot about a few things and can answer questions quickly, we need you! Are you an expert in sports, math, current events, science, literature, popular culture, music, art, geography, politics, or just plain life? Then stop by Room 141 at lunch on Friday and find out how we can come together as a team for next year. We have to plan now for our fall TV match. L. Larkin CALLING ALL FUTURE VIDEO GAME ARTISTS: Shayne Herrera, Art Director for Cryptic Studios, will be speaking is Ms. Costa Pinto?s 4th period class tomorrow - Friday, May 22nd. All interested students are welcome to attend if they have a signed pass from their 4th period teacher. Come to Room 19 for more information. M. daCosta Pinto IT IS THAT TIME OF THE YEAR... the Spring Sports Awards ... celebrating athletic achievement. Please come to the final sports event of the year on Wednesday, May 27th at 7:00pm in Carrington Hall. It?s going to be a lot of fun! R. Cooke ATTENTION 9TH & 10TH GRADERS! Upward Bound is accepting students for the Summer Program at Ca?ada College. If you are a student interested in preparing for college or need advice, join us this Summer! Come to room 306 after school for more information and an application. M. Huning 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 May 21 15:52:17 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Thu May 21 15:52:37 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: >If you haven?t contributed to Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) yet - it?s not too late! Please go to http://www.sequoiahs.org/SHSEF and donate through PayPal, or make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062. Thank you! N. Goodban/SHSEF > The Finals Schedule is shown below: FINALS SCHEDULE * May and June, 2009 May 26th * May 29th: Seniors take finals Dead Week for grades 9-11 Monday, June 1st: Traditional Monday Schedule Tuesday, June 2nd: FINALS DAY Period 1 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 3 10:15 * 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 * 12:55 Period 7 1:05 * 3:05 Wednesday, June 3rd: FINALS DAY Period 2 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 4 10:15 * 12:15 PTSA Staff Lunch 12:15 * 12:55 Period 0/8 1:05 * 3:05 Thursday, June 4th: FINALS DAY Period 5 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 6 10:15 * 12:15 Friday, June 5th Graduation COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: >no news at this time ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN * FRIDAY* MAY 22, 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 Intramural Soccer Soccer Field Learning Center (tutoring) Library (2:30-6:00pm) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Sven Knauth and Michele Aranyos Beide Seniors haben viel gearbeitet, um den IB Test auf dem hoechsten level zu schaffen. Die beiden mussten im Unterricht viel zusammen arbeiten und sich gegenseitig sowohl fachlich als auch psychisch unterstuetzen. Das haben sie wirklich mit grossem Erfolg geschafft. Auch weiterhin viel Erfolg, Sven und Michele! Both seniors have worked hard to finish the IB German test on the highest level. Michele und Sven had to work a lot in class as a group of two and they did very well in supporting each other academically as well as emotionally. Great Job! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: Take a little time out today to do something fun and relaxing -- your system just might run a little smoother tomorrow. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Reduce paper use. Use rags instead of paper towels; cloth napkins instead of paper. Buy post-consumer recycled paper and recycle it when you?ve used it. J. Slater CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK to the following Sequoia Track & Field athletes who will compete this Saturday, May 23rd at Gilroy High School in CCS competition: Joe Conti in the long jump, Sarah Davenport in the pole vault, Ana Kilikiti and Mele Langi in both the shot-put and discus. Good luck Sequoia Track! A. Dilley ARE YOU A LEADER? We have a great opportunity available for youth to be leaders and get involved in their community- it is the San Mateo County Youth Commission. See Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis ATTENTION SPRING ATHLETES... before the school year is over, you must return your uniforms to your coach or to Mr. Dilley in the Boys PE locker room office to avoid paying late fines or receiving your diplomas. Please don't forget. Get your uniform in today! A. Dilley ALL GSA MEMBERS - We have a guest speaker at today's lunch meeting in room 42. Please arrive at the beginning of lunch. J. Romero INTRAMURAL SOCCER - Wednesdays and Fridays at lunch - meet on the soccer field. M. Feeney QUIZ KIDS - OK Sequoia, right now we do NOT have a Quiz kids team which means we won't be able to compete on the television show. If you know a little about a lot of things or if you know a lot about a few things and can answer questions quickly, we need you! Are you an expert in sports, math, current events, science, literature, popular culture, music, art, geography, politics, or just plain life? Then stop by Room 141 at lunch TODAY and find out how we can come together as a team for next year. We have to plan now for our fall TV match. L. Larkin CALLING ALL FUTURE VIDEO GAME ARTISTS: Shayne Herrera, Art Director for Cryptic Studios, will be speaking is Ms. Costa Pinto?s 4? class TODAY. All interested students are welcome to attend if they have a signed pass from their 4th period teacher. Come to Room 19 for more information. M. daCosta Pinto *** REMINDERS *** IF YOU WERE ASSIGNED A PE OR SPORTS LOCKER THIS SCHOOL YEAR, it is time for you to clean it out! All items must be removed by next Friday, May 29th. All unclaimed items will be donated to charity. PE Department/T. White IT IS THAT TIME OF THE YEAR... the Spring Sports Awards ... celebrating athletic achievement. Please come to the final sports event of the year on Wednesday, May 27th at 7:00pm in Carrington Hall. It?s going to be a lot of fun! R. Cooke ATTENTION 9TH & 10TH GRADERS! Upward Bound is accepting students for the Summer Program at Ca?ada College. If you are a student interested in preparing for college or need advice, join us this Summer! Come to room 306 after school for more information and an application. M. Huning 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 May 21 16:23:51 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Thu May 21 16:24:02 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ...just a couple of announcements that were added for tomorrow's bulletin (Friday, 5/22) which was s Message-ID: ..just a couple of announcements that were added for tomorrow's bulletin (Friday, 5/22) which was sent out earlier: DON?T FORGET* No School this Monday, 5/25 * we will be celebrating Memorial Day*enjoy! See you back at school on Tuesday, 5/26! L. Lehman GET YOUR CAR WASHED and help support the Sequoia Swim Club at the same time! Come to the car wash in the James Street parking lot tomorrow (Saturday, 5/23) from 10am * 2pm and watch the kids make your car smile!!! L. Gordon 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 May 22 16:23:54 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Fri May 22 16:24:39 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: >Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) always welcomes contributions of any amount. Please consider going to http://www.sequoiahs.org/SHSEF and donating through PayPal, or you can make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062. Thank you for your support. N. Goodban/SHSEF > The Finals Schedule is shown below: FINALS SCHEDULE * May and June, 2009 May 26th * May 29th: Seniors take finals Dead Week for grades 9-11 Monday, June 1st: Traditional Monday Schedule Tuesday, June 2nd: FINALS DAY Period 1 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 3 10:15 * 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 * 12:55 Period 7 1:05 * 3:05 Wednesday, June 3rd: FINALS DAY Period 2 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 4 10:15 * 12:15 PTSA Staff Lunch 12:15 * 12:55 Period 0/8 1:05 * 3:05 Thursday, June 4th: FINALS DAY Period 5 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 6 10:15 * 12:15 Friday, June 5th Graduation COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: >no news at this time ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - TUESDAY- MAY 26, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES No meetings ?Dead? week (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Sarah Barnes Sarah is definitely a rare gem. Only a ninth grader, she has managed to maintain a 4.0 GPA, participated in advance dance, be as humble as can be. While she often seems to be shy, she speaks up when need be and helps her peers any time they ask for help. With all the positive qualities Sarah holds, I know that she will achieve many more wonderful things in her life. Good luck Sarah and thank you for Sequoia High School. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: This tip is directed to Seniors. Imagine yourselves running a marathon and you are close to the finish line. You can see the finish line and hear all your friends and family cheering. You might feel you don't have the energy to make it across but know once you cross the reward will be great. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: If you have a lawn - check your sprinkler system regularly and adjust sprinklers so only your law is watered*not the house, sidewalk, or street. J. Slater IF YOU WERE UNABLE to attend Spring Awards Night for grades 9-11 on May 13th, please see Ms. Reibstein in the activities office. She has the award certificates that were not picked up. L. Lehman THE 9TH ANNUAL DRISCOLL RANCH RODEO will take place on SATURDAY, JULY 25th from 12PM-10PM & SUNDAY, JULY 26th 12PM-6PM. Ticket prices are: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, children 12 & under FREE when accompanied by an adult. Gates will open at noon. Bring your family and friends!! Where: Highway 84, La Honda What: Events will include bull, saddle bronc and bareback riding. Timed contests will include team roping, ribbon roping and barrel racing. Youth events will also go on throughout the day. Concert by California Cowboys included Saturday night. FREE Parking/FREE hay ride shuttle FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: www.driscollranches.com or call Driscoll Ranch 650-747-9704. G. Sowder/D. Milhaupt ARE YOU A LEADER? We have a great opportunity available for youth to be leaders and get involved in their community- it is the San Mateo County Youth Commission. See Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis A REMINDER TO SPRING ATHLETES... before the school year is over, you must return your uniforms to your coach or to Mr. Dilley in the Boys PE locker room office to avoid paying late fines or receiving your diplomas. Please don't forget. Get your uniform in today! A. Dilley IF YOU WERE ASSIGNED A PE OR SPORTS LOCKER THIS SCHOOL YEAR, it is time for you to clean it out! All items must be removed by this Friday, May 29th. All unclaimed items will be donated to charity. PE Department/T. White IT?S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR... the Spring Sports Awards ... celebrating athletic achievement. Please come to the final sports event of the year tomorrow - Wednesday, May 27th at 7:00pm in Carrington Hall. It?s going to be a lot of fun! R. Cooke 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 May 26 15:57:10 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Tue May 26 15:57:25 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: >Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) always welcomes contributions of any amount. Please consider going to http://www.sequoiahs.org/SHSEF and donating through PayPal, or you can make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062. Thank you for your support. N. Goodban/SHSEF > The Finals Schedule is shown below: FINALS SCHEDULE * May and June, 2009 May 26th * May 29th: Seniors take finals Dead Week for grades 9-11 Monday, June 1st: Traditional Monday Schedule Tuesday, June 2nd: FINALS DAY Period 1 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 3 10:15 * 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 * 12:55 Period 7 1:05 * 3:05 Wednesday, June 3rd: FINALS DAY Period 2 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 4 10:15 * 12:15 PTSA Staff Lunch 12:15 * 12:55 Period 0/8 1:05 * 3:05 Thursday, June 4th: FINALS DAY Period 5 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 6 10:15 * 12:15 Friday, June 5th Graduation COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: >no news at this time ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - WEDNESDAY- MAY 27, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES No meetings ?Dead? week (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Wednesday, May 27 SPRING AWARDS NIGHT - 7pm - CARRINGTON HALL JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Jose Navarette Jose is determined, hard driven, consistent and very quiet. He may not talk much in class, but he does get his point across when need be and he is never afraid of asking for help. You can find him at the learning center every afternoon making sure he is ready for his French and Algebra class. Keep up the hard work throughout the future and you will become quite successful. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: As you prepare to take final exams make sure you get to bed early, have breakfast, and eat lunch. This will help you to keep your energy and stay focused. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Instead of using the dryer, try a drying rack. You will save electricity and your jeans won?t shrink! J. Slater OVER THE WEEKEND SOME COMPUTERS WERE STOLEN FROM AN ART ROOM. Police have begun an investigation and collected some evidence. Any information provided about the theft leading to an arrest or the recovery of the property will receive a $500 reward. All information will remain anonymous. Please contact Mr. Milhaupt with any info. D. Milhaupt CALLING ALL INTERESTED BOYS AND GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNERS! There will be a cross-country meeting TOMORROW - Thursday, May 28th during lunch (11:45am) in the Big Gym. If you are at all interested in running for the team next Fall, you must be there! Remember* that?s tomorrow (Thursday) @ Lunch. A. Dilley SPRING SPORTS AWARDS NIGHT IS TONIGHT! Please come to the final sports event of the year and celebrate athletic achievement TONIGHT - Wednesday, May 27th at 7:00 in Carrington Hall. You won?t want to miss it! R. Cooke *** REMINDERS *** IF YOU WERE UNABLE to attend Spring Awards Night for grades 9-11 on May 13th, please see Ms. Reibstein in the activities office. She has the award certificates that were not picked up. L. Lehman THE 9TH ANNUAL DRISCOLL RANCH RODEO will take place on SATURDAY, JULY 25th from 12PM-10PM & SUNDAY, JULY 26th 12PM-6PM. Ticket prices are: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, children 12 & under FREE when accompanied by an adult. Gates will open at noon. Bring your family and friends!! Where: Highway 84, La Honda What: Events will include bull, saddle bronc and bareback riding. Timed contests will include team roping, ribbon roping and barrel racing. Youth events will also go on throughout the day. Concert by California Cowboys included Saturday night. FREE Parking/FREE hay ride shuttle FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: www.driscollranches.com or call Driscoll Ranch 650-747-9704. G. Sowder/D. Milhaupt ARE YOU A LEADER? We have a great opportunity available for youth to be leaders and get involved in their community- it is the San Mateo County Youth Commission. See Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis A REMINDER TO SPRING ATHLETES... before the school year is over, you must return your uniforms to your coach or to Mr. Dilley in the Boys PE locker room office to avoid paying late fines or receiving your diplomas. Please don't forget. Get your uniform in today! A. Dilley IF YOU WERE ASSIGNED A PE OR SPORTS LOCKER THIS SCHOOL YEAR, it is time for you to clean it out! All items must be removed by this Friday, May 29th. All unclaimed items will be donated to charity. PE Department/T. White 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 May 27 16:06:58 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Wed May 27 16:07:22 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: >Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) always welcomes contributions of any amount. Please consider going to http://www.sequoiahs.org/SHSEF and donating through PayPal, or you can make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062. Thank you for your support. N. Goodban/SHSEF > The Finals Schedule is shown below: FINALS SCHEDULE * May and June, 2009 May 26th * May 29th: Seniors take finals Dead Week for grades 9-11 Monday, June 1st: Traditional Monday Schedule Tuesday, June 2nd: FINALS DAY Period 1 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 3 10:15 * 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 * 12:55 Period 7 1:05 * 3:05 Wednesday, June 3rd: FINALS DAY Period 2 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 4 10:15 * 12:15 PTSA Staff Lunch 12:15 * 12:55 Period 0/8 1:05 * 3:05 Thursday, June 4th: FINALS DAY Period 5 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 6 10:15 * 12:15 Friday, June 5th Graduation COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: >no news at this time ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - THURSDAY- MAY 28, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES No meetings ?Dead? week (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Eleni Verveniotis Eleni, a transfer student from Carlmont, had somewhat of a hard time adjusting to the changes Sequoia posed for her. But once she had a chance to adjust, she shined like the brightest star in the sky. I find Eleni to be always pleasant and helpful to others. She enjoys volunteering and she is on task at all times. She may not talk much in class, but it is only because she uses time wisely and keeps herself organized as well as gets ready for the next task she needs to accomplish in class. Good luck in the future, Eleni and keep up the good work! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: As you prepare for final exams don't rely on energy drinks to keep you awake. Most energy drinks contain 2,500mg of caffeine. This is not healthy and can lead to health problems. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Shopping Bags: While shopping, if you only buy a few products skip the shopping bag. For larger purchases, bring your own. J. Slater THE EAST PALO ALTO YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL is having the last meeting of the school year in room B6 today during lunch. Join us for the closing meeting and the officer elections for next year. Snacks are provided. E. Gallardo OVER THE WEEKEND SOME COMPUTERS WERE STOLEN FROM AN ART ROOM. Police have begun an investigation and collected some evidence. Any information provided about the theft leading to an arrest or the recovery of the property will receive a $500 reward. All information will remain anonymous. Please contact Mr. Milhaupt with any info. D. Milhaupt CALLING ALL INTERESTED BOYS AND GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNERS! There is a cross-country meeting TODAY- Thursday, May 28th during lunch (11:45am) in the Big Gym. If you are at all interested in running for the team next fall you must be there! Remember* that?s TODAY @ Lunch. A. Dilley *** REMINDERS *** THE 9TH ANNUAL DRISCOLL RANCH RODEO will take place on SATURDAY, JULY 25th from 12PM-10PM & SUNDAY, JULY 26th 12PM-6PM. Ticket prices are: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, children 12 & under FREE when accompanied by an adult. Gates will open at noon. Bring your family and friends!! Where: Highway 84, La Honda What: Events will include bull, saddle bronc and bareback riding. Timed contests will include team roping, ribbon roping and barrel racing. Youth events will also go on throughout the day. Concert by California Cowboys included Saturday night. FREE Parking/FREE hay ride shuttle FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: www.driscollranches.com or call Driscoll Ranch 650-747-9704. G. Sowder/D. Milhaupt A REMINDER TO SPRING ATHLETES... before the school year is over, you must return your uniforms to your coach or to Mr. Dilley in the Boys PE locker room office to avoid paying late fines or receiving your diplomas. Please don't forget. Get your uniform in today! A. Dilley IF YOU WERE ASSIGNED A PE OR SPORTS LOCKER THIS SCHOOL YEAR, it is time for you to clean it out! All items must be removed by tomorrow - Friday, May 29th. All unclaimed items will be donated to charity. PE Department/T. White 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 May 28 16:04:36 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Thu May 28 16:05:14 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: >Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) always welcomes contributions of any amount. Please consider going to http://www.sequoiahs.org/SHSEF and donating through PayPal, or you can make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062. Thank you for your support. N. Goodban/SHSEF > The Finals Schedule is shown below: FINALS SCHEDULE * May and June, 2009 May 26th * May 29th: Seniors take finals Dead Week for grades 9-11 Monday, June 1st: Traditional Monday Schedule Tuesday, June 2nd: FINALS DAY Period 1 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 3 10:15 * 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 * 12:55 Period 7 1:05 * 3:05 Wednesday, June 3rd: FINALS DAY Period 2 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 4 10:15 * 12:15 PTSA Staff Lunch 12:15 * 12:55 Period 0/8 1:05 * 3:05 Thursday, June 4th: FINALS DAY Period 5 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 6 10:15 * 12:15 Friday, June 5th Graduation COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: >no news at this time ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - FRIDAY- MAY 29, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES No meetings ?Dead? week (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Ruby Andrade Ruby is the kind of student that any teacher would like to have in class. She works quietly, always ready for a class activity, rarely absent, and she does everything well. Ruby is also very organized and helpful to other students. She is even helpful in keeping one particular teacher organized during seventh period. Thank you Ruby for all your help and keep up the good work! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: Your attitude towards yourself and life in general is the first place to start when it comes to success. Have you ever noticed that "all the right things" seem to happen to those with self-confidence and a positive approach to life? Sitting around complaining that you can't cut it will get you nowhere quick. A positive attitude and belief in yourself will help make things happen. J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Making use of your mountain of plastic bags - Place them in the bottom of plant pots and hanging baskets - they act as great drainage systems. J. Slater REMINDER TO ALL UPWARD BOUND STUDENTS...tomorrow is the last Saturday College for this school year. Study sessions begin at 9:00am. Please bring your books to study for finals. See you there. R. Mira LOOKING FOR A JOB? Dennis Uniforms is looking for dependable students to work in their retail store this summer. College bound students that can work through August are highly desirable. See Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis LAST WEEKEND SOME COMPUTERS WERE STOLEN FROM AN ART ROOM. Police have begun an investigation and collected some evidence. Any information provided about the theft leading to an arrest or the recovery of the property will receive a $500 reward. All information will remain anonymous. Please contact Mr. Milhaupt with any info. D. Milhaupt ATTENTION SPRING ATHLETES - If you haven?t done so already, a reminder that your uniforms must be turned in to your coach or Mr. Dilley in the Boys PE locker room office. If you don?t turn yours in, you may be paying late fines and if a senior, you may not be able to pick up your diploma. Turn in that uniform TODAY!!! A. Dilley TODAY?S THE DEADLINE!!! If you were assigned a PE or Sports locker this school year, it should be cleaned out of all items today! All unclaimed items will be donated to charity. PE Department/T. White *** REMINDERS *** THE 9TH ANNUAL DRISCOLL RANCH RODEO will take place on SATURDAY, JULY 25th from 12PM-10PM & SUNDAY, JULY 26th 12PM-6PM. Ticket prices are: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, children 12 & under FREE when accompanied by an adult. Gates will open at noon. Bring your family and friends!! Where: Highway 84, La Honda What: Events will include bull, saddle bronc and bareback riding. Timed contests will include team roping, ribbon roping and barrel racing. Youth events will also go on throughout the day. Concert by California Cowboys included Saturday night. FREE Parking/FREE hay ride shuttle FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: www.driscollranches.com or call Driscoll Ranch 650-747-9704. G. Sowder/D. Milhaupt 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 May 31 22:07:48 2009 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Sun May 31 22:08:20 2009 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] STUDENT/PARENT BULLETIN - Monday, 6-1-09 Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: >Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) always welcomes contributions of any amount. Please consider going to http://www.sequoiahs.org/SHSEF and donating through PayPal, or you can make your tax deductible check payable to SHSEF and mail it to SHSEF, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062. Thank you for your support. N. Goodban/SHSEF > The Finals Schedule is shown below: FINALS SCHEDULE * May and June, 2009 May 26th * May 29th: Seniors take finals Dead Week for grades 9-11 Monday, June 1st: Traditional Monday Schedule Tuesday, June 2nd: FINALS DAY Period 1 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 3 10:15 * 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 * 12:55 Period 7 1:05 * 3:05 Wednesday, June 3rd: FINALS DAY Period 2 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 4 10:15 * 12:15 PTSA Staff Lunch 12:15 * 12:55 Period 0/8 1:05 * 3:05 Thursday, June 4th: FINALS DAY Period 5 8:00 * 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 * 10:05 Period 6 10:15 * 12:15 Friday, June 5th Graduation COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: > Seniors - do you have any spare SAT/ACT practice books you would like to donate to the school? Please drop them off in Ms. Ignaitis' room before the end of the school year. Thank you. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN ? MONDAY? JUNE 1, 2009 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES No meetings ?Finals? week (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY Tyler Gordon Quiet and unassuming, Tyler is off to great places and is ready to go. Sequoia wishes him the best as he continues the journey. One of the great Gordons to pass through these hallowed halls; you will always have a place in our hearts. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW ? THE SOS STRESS TIP FOR TODAY: Your decisions are an important part of your life. Good things happen when you make good decisions. Keep your dreams and goals realistic and achievable. Don't worry about making mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes. Successful people learn from their mistakes. Keep trying and don't give up! J. Romero/R. Cooke RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Making use of your mountain of plastic bags - Scrunch them up to surround items when you're packaging as an alternative to bubble wrap. J. Slater IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE A SUMMER SCHOOL ENROLLMENT LETTER and you still are committed to attending summer school, you MUST pick up a copy of your transcript tomorrow (Tues.) or Wed. from the Ms. Port or Ms. Barreto and you must arrive at Sequoia at 8:00 AM on June 15th to get admitted into summer school on a space available basis. If you receive a summer school enrollment letter, bring it the first day of summer school. Arrive no later than 7:45. Do NOT be late or you will lose your seat! D. Sleeper FRENCH STUDENTS ARE COMING TO REDWOOD CITY OVER THE SUMMER! Is your family interested in hosting in July? If so, go talk to Mme Chin in room 209 as soon as possible! K. Chin SENIORS - do you have any spare SAT/ACT practice books you would like to donate to the school? Please drop them off in Ms. Ignaitis' room before the end of the school year. Thanks. T. Ignaitis LOOKING FOR A JOB? Dennis Uniforms is looking for dependable students to work in their retail store this summer. College bound students that can work through August are highly desirable. See Ms. Ignaitis for details. T. Ignaitis ONE LAST TIME?ATTENTION SPRING ATHLETES - If you haven?t done so already, a reminder that your uniforms must be turned in to your coach or Mr. Dilley in the Boys PE locker room office. If you don?t turn yours in, you may be paying late fines and if a senior, you may not be able to pick up your diploma. Avoid problems - turn in that uniform TODAY!!! A. Dilley THIS IS THE LAST STUDENT BULLETIN for this school year! Here?s to doing well on your finals, to having a wonderful & relaxing summer vacation and to coming back in August ready and willing to continue learning! L. Lehman *** REMINDERS *** THE 9TH ANNUAL DRISCOLL RANCH RODEO will take place on SATURDAY, JULY 25th from 12PM-10PM & SUNDAY, JULY 26th 12PM-6PM. Ticket prices are: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, children 12 & under FREE when accompanied by an adult. Gates will open at noon. Bring your family and friends!! Where: Highway 84, La Honda What: Events will include bull, saddle bronc and bareback riding. Timed contests will include team roping, ribbon roping and barrel racing. Youth events will also go on throughout the day. Concert by California Cowboys included Saturday night. FREE Parking/FREE hay ride shuttle FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: www.driscollranches.com or call Driscoll Ranch 650-747-9704. G. Sowder/D. Milhaupt 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)