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****PARENT INFORMATION****

GENERAL INFO:
- nothing new at this time

COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis:

New:
- I am looking for a few volunteers for the College and Career Center
to take on a major project.  I would like to start a mentor program for
our seniors and eventually other grade levels where students can have a
job shadowing experience.  If this sounds interesting and you have time
during the day, please contact me ASAP: tignaiti at seq.org    Thank you.  
Ms. Ignaitis

Upcoming College Visits:
●Whittier College, Tues., 10/27, 10:45-11:15
●Sequoia District College Night at Cañada College,  Wed., 10/28,
6:30-8:30
●St. Mary's of Moraga, Thurs., 10/29, 8:15-8:45 
●University of Pacific (UOP), Fri., 11/6, 10:45-11:15 
●UCLA, Fri., 11/6, 10:45-11:15
Please sign up with Ms. Ignaitis in room 45 ASAP!      T. Ignaitis

Ongoing:
- The junior IB/College Information Meeting has been rescheduled for
Tuesday, 11/3, from 6-7pm in the MPR.  If your child is part of the IB
program and/or planning to attend a four-year university you should
attend this meeting.

- CSU Mentor Application Tips
To find the information your student already put in to his/her
CSUMentor account go to: http://www.csumentor.edu   sign on NEXT: go to
"Plan for College"  NEXT: click on the box  "High School Planner" scroll
down and click on "Get started with CSU High School Planner" .The
CSUMentor Help Desk number is 1 800 Go-To-XAP or  
1-800 478-4927

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STUDENT BULLETIN - MONDAY - OCTOBER 26, 2009

TODAY’S MEETINGS & THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Junior Class		Room B-3
Food Club		Room 124 
Learning Center		Library (2:30-6pm)
College Bound		Library (3:30-5:00pm)
ICAP World Studies		Library (3:30-4:30pm)
School After School		Room 301 (3:20-5:20pm)
Girls Embracing Life		TRC (3:30-5:00pm)
 (***Meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted***)

Monday, October 26
Boys Water Polo VS Woodside-VARS-3:00-F/S-4:00-dismiss VARS @ 2:00
Girls Water Polo VS Woodside-VARS only-5:00

Tuesday, October 27
Volleyball VS Burlingame-F/S-3:15-VARS-4:30-dismiss F/S @ 2:15
Girls Tennis VS HMB-3:30-dismiss @ 2:30

Wednesday, October 28
Boys Water Polo AT Burlingame-VARS-2:00-F/S-3:00-dismiss @ 1:00
Girls Water Polo AT Burlingame-VARS-4:00-F/S-5:00

Thursday, October 29
Volleyball AT Woodside-F/S-3:15-VARS-4:30-dismiss F/S @ 2:05
Cross-Country-P.A.L. Center Meet #3 @ Crystal Sprgs,
Belmont-3:00-dismiss @ 1:00
F/S Football AT El Camino-3:00-dismiss Footbl. Team @ 12 noon & dismiss
JV Cheerleaders @ 1:30pm

Friday, October 30
VARS Football AT El Camino-3:00-dismiss Footbl. Team @ 12 noon &
dismiss VARS Cheerleaders @ 1:30

		JJJ TODAY’S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ
				Jasmine Villa 
Jasmine is having a great semester academically and has been extremely
helpful and diligent in her World Studies 3 class keeping the sample
binder in order for everyone else.  We appreciate her sense of humor and
are glad to have her here at Sequoia!

*** NEW ITEMS ***

STUDENTS AND STAFF: Remember that our team name and our mascot are two
different things, just like Stanford's. Our mascot symbol, imagery is a
raven; our team name is the Cherokees. Customarily, one cheers for the
team (Cherokees) or the school (Sequoia). We are not called the Cherokee
Ravens or the Sequoia Ravens. If you feel the need to address questions,
concerns or a desire to discuss the topic, please address your concerns
to the 
principal, Ms. Hansen.  Thank you.    B. Hansen

INTERESTED IN BEING ON THE SEQUOIA DRUMLINE?? Come to a MANDATORY info
meeting about auditions TODAY, TODAY, TODAY, at lunch in room 41. We
will start at 12:00 SHARP, so be there or be square. Again, please come
get info regardless of experience.  EVERYONE has a drummer inside them
waiting to bust out, and ANYONE is welcome to audition!!!!!! Meeting.
Today. Lunch. Room 41.    J. Woodman

SENIORS - pick up your pre-ordered t-shirts and sweatshirts in room 42
today at lunch-only!     L. Gleaton

ENGINEERING STUDENTS!  San Jose State's Engineering school is having an
open house this Saturday, Oct. 31st.  See Ms. Ignaitis for more
information or go to SJS's website.      T. Ignaitis

FOREIGN FILM FESTIVAL has been cancelled for the rest of the year due
to low turnout.       L. Larkin

A REMINDER that the last Tuesday night Grade Level College/IB Meeting
is scheduled for FRESHMAN parents and students TOMORROW - Tuesday,
10/27, from 6-7pm in the Multipurpose room.  Remember that if you are
planning on going to four-year university or college, you and your
parents should plan on coming to this meeting. Translation will be
available.  Bring your questions!!!       T. Ignaitis   

CERAMICS OPEN STUDIO begins tomorrow - Tuesday, Oct. 27th, from
2:20-4pm.     Z. Becker

SENIORS!  Do you know for sure that you will be attending Cañada next
year?  Come by Ms. Ignaitis room and sign up for priority registration. 
    T. Ignaitis

INTERESTED IN GOING COLLEGE? Cañada College Fair is coming up this
Wednesday, October 28th from 6:30-8:30pm.  This is a great opportunity
to speak to college reps all in one place.  See Ms. Ignaitis for
details.       
T. Ignaitis

SENIORS INTERESTED IN ATTENDING A UC OR CSU!  Please sign up for one of
the Thursday workshops with Ms. Ignaitis ASAP.     T. Ignaitis

*** REMINDERS ***

YOGA POWER HOUR.  Get strong.  Get flexible.  Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30
in the Dance Studio.  See you there!       E. Kobrick

ATTENTION ALL WINTER SPORT ATHLETES...to participate on a Winter sports
team, you must fill out the sports clearance form found at the AVP
office, complete a physical exam, and purchase a PAL sticker. 
Additionally, if you're currently playing a Fall sport and wish to play
a Winter sport, you must fill out a new clearance form.  Stop by the AVP
office for details.     A. Dilley

SAT REGISTRATION DEADLINE:   The last day to register for the December
5, 2009 SAT test is Friday, Oct. 30th. To register online go to
www.collegeboard.com.  For fee waivers, see Ms. Ignaitis in the
College & Career Center.  If you have any questions, see Ms. Ignaitis or
your counselor.  Thank you.         T. Ignaitis 



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