Sequoia PTSA's weekly newsletter in partnership with Sequoia High School Education Foundation |
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“Open House? What’s that?”
Ok, fair question. It has been nearly FOUR years since we last had the opportunity to hold a Spring Open House at Sequoia. Students, families, and new staff have all been asking the questions as we inch closer to this Thursday.
I’ve described Spring Open House before as Back-to-School-Night’s laid-back sibling. It’s a night of self-paced discovery and exploration. You could easily spend the entire event just wandering the grounds. Not a bad strategy, actually. There are surprises awaiting and the campus has never looked better after the massive clean-up effort of Sequoia’s building and grounds crews in the wake of last week’s storm.
As an exclusive to Sentinel readers, here’s my checklist of awesome activities to enjoy throughout the evening:
- Early birds get the music. You’ll find performances around campus. Explore!
- Give yourself a few minutes to enjoy the sun going down on campus. Dusk is indeed a magic hour at Sequoia, especially in the front of campus. Whether your background is Atgo Tower of the Carrington eucalyptus, it’s a picture worth posting on social media! #sequoiahs
- Talk to a representative from the SHSEF (Sequoia High School Education Foundation) about some of the vital Sequoia programs your gift to the annual campaign supports.
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See how many places on campus you can spot the word unaliyi (Sequoia’s motto: it means “Place of Friends”). Four is respectable. Seven is next-level.
- Ask one of our student ambassadors from ASB (the ones in the purple T-shirts) for directions. Then ask them what they love about Sequoia.
- Visit the PTSA table and learn about some of the teacher-student initiatives funded by this semester’s mini-grant program.
- Take a break in one of the comfy Adirondack chairs in our Tea Garden. Let’s hope for a warm and dry night!
- Give yourself plenty of time for the annual IB Art Show. The students’ creative output merits a deep dive. There’s so much art, we’ve displayed it in two rooms: the Powell Gallery and 128 (across the hall).
- Check in with the Boosters for the latest Sequoia gear, as well as results from the afternoon’s tennis, lacrosse, volleyball, and softball games.
- Gym 3 is the place for dance. Go watch Sequoia’s dance program tune up for the 50th Annual Sequoia Dance Show, happening April 28-29.
- The Media Center always has new things to show off. Ask nicely, and maybe Ms. Snow will let you get a selfie with the book bike!
- Track down some of your student’s favorite teachers and let them know how much their hard work and dedication is appreciated.
Open House Night is about discovery and exploration. Poke around and meet new people — staff, students, and parents alike. Keep your eyes open for middle-school families who look like they may have questions about Sequoia life. I’ll put my money on Sentinel readers as great ambassadors for our place of friends. See you Thursday, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.!
Sean
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Show your appreciation for teachers & staff!
¡Muestre su agradecimiento para nuestro personal y maestros!
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On Friday, March 24 (the morning after Open House), the PTSA will be treating our staff and teachers to espresso drinks and breakfast. Show your appreciation and support for our hard-working Sequoia team by donating breakfast items or volunteering on campus. Multiple shifts are available. Sign up to contribute food or volunteer your time. It is a great way to spend time on campus and thank staff in person! Reach out to Linda Solon with questions. Thank you!
¡Muestre su agradecimiento para nuestro personal y maestros!
La mañana despuĂ©s de “Open House,” la PTSA le dará a nuestro personal y maestros bebidas de cafĂ© y desayuno. Muestre su apreciaciĂłn y apoyo para nuestro equipo que trabaja arduamente en Sequoia dando una donaciĂłn de comida para el desayuno o ofreciendo su tiempo en la escuela en el dĂa viernes 24 de marzo. Tenemos mĂşltiples turnos para ayudar. ApĂşntese para contribuir con comida o con su tiempo. Es una buena manera de pasar tiempo en el campus y agradecerle al personal en persona. Mande un mensaje a Linda Solon con cualquier pregunta. ¡Gracias!
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The PTSA gives out annual awards to recognize juniors who have demonstrated achievement in academics, community service, and resilience. This program is called the Junior Achievement Awards. The application for this award opens on April 2 and closes on April 23.
Juniors should complete the application in order to be considered for this award. The link to this year’s application will be sent out on April 2. Click here to view a previous year’s application.
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SHSEF looking for database chair |
SHSEF is looking for a database chair to manage our donor database. Tasks include pulling reports and segmentations for appeals, and assisting with the transition to a new system. Interested? Email Marianne Jett.
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Through March 31: IB Art exhibition |
The senior IB Art exhibition in the Powell Art Gallery will be open during lunchtime starting Wednesday, March 15 through Friday, March 31. The evening celebration exhibition will be held on Thursday, March 23 during Open House, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. |
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Upcoming student activities |
Check out all the great things happening at Sequoia! Bear with us as we adjust the size of the graphic to be legible on a desktop. In the meantime, you should be able to view it on your phone. |
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Yearbooks can be reserved at jostensyearbooks.com. Reserve yours now! The price will increase after spring break. We plan to sell out, so don’t wait! Please email questions to Eileen Bray.
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March 24-26: Get your tickets to see TRAP! |
Tickets are now on sale for Sequoia Drama's upcoming production of the documentary-style mystery thriller play TRAP! Shows are March 24-26, Friday and Saturday at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Recommended for ages 10+.
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Help ensure all students can attend prom |
Everyone at the Family Center is excited about Sequoia’s upcoming prom, and we would like to make sure that ALL Sequoia students can participate without worrying about the cost of buying or renting formal clothing. If you would like to help as a donor, sponsor, or volunteer, please sign up here.
For more information, please contact Ann Kamensky by email or at 617-835-9586. Thank you! Your generous, thoughtful support will light up a grateful student’s face this spring!
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Do you have formalwear to donate? |
If you have formalwear in great condition to pass on, please donate to help our students attend Sequoia prom in style! We need dresses, jewelry, wraps, dress shoes, clutches, etc., that are modern, formal (usually long dresses), in great condition, and CLEAN (torn/stained items cannot be accepted). All sizes welcome!
Please deliver your donation by March 27 to one of these locations:
- The Family Center (Sequoia HS, room 129), weekdays only, 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Redwood City Home (43 Finger Ave., Redwood City), weekdays or weekends, 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Please call or text Ann at 617-835-9586 before you come.
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April 22: Save the date for prom! |
Time: 7:30-11:00 p.m.
Location: San Francisco City Hall
Mark the date on your calendar, and remember to look for more information coming soon. See you there!
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March news from the Media Center |
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03/21 Boys Tennis vs. Capuchino - 4:00 p.m.
03/21 Varsity Softball vs. Hillsdale - 4:00 p.m.
03/21 Boys Lacrosse vs. Burlingame - JV 5:00 p.m.
03/21 Boys Lacrosse vs. Burlingame - Varsity 7:00 p.m.
03/22 JV Baseball vs. Burlingame - 4:00 p.m.
03/24 Varsity Baseball vs. Burlingame - 4:00 p.m.
03/24 Girls Lacrosse v.s Aragon - JV 5:30 p.m.
03/24 Girls Lacrosse v.s Aragon - Varsity 7:00 p.m.
03/24 Varsity Boys Volleyball - 6:00 p.m.
Please follow @SeqBoosters and individual sports on Instagram for the latest game times and info! We are working to get finalized spring schedules on SeqSports.com.
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Boosters auction success! |
Oh what a night! Thank you to everyone who attended our first in-person Boosters Crab Feed Dinner & Auction in four years. It was such a fun night of community, support, and FUNdraising! Together we raised $50,000. Thank you!
This event would not have been a reality without my small but mighty team! Thank you to Maya Goetz, Beth Rowell, Robin Gaffney, Aneesh Bakshi, and Bebe Hildreth for your energy, time, and creativity! A special shout out to our 70 athletes who volunteered at the event and did everything from set-up, to meal prep, to serving and cleaning, and so much more. And thank you to our parent volunteers who worked on the day of the event.
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March 20: Boosters Meeting |
Our March meeting will be held via Zoom, and we have lots to discuss! Please join us for a Crab Feed recap, spring sports updates, upcoming grant requests, and a budget review with our sights on the 2023-24 school year.
Monday, March 20, 7:00 p.m.
Meeting ID: 845 6493 6481
Passcode: 329562
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THE PARENT EDUCATION SERIES |
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Las relaciones pueden traer felicidad y proteger la salud. Belinda Campos, PhD, Profesora de Estudios Chicanos/Latinos en la Universidad de California en Irvine, presentará los hallazgos de su trabajo que muestran cómo las culturas que dan prioridad a los demás antes que a uno mismo pueden ser beneficiosas para las relaciones. y protectora de la salud. Enlace de zoom.
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Inclusive education shows us that ALL kids need support and can benefit from educational practices that serve children with visible and invisible disabilities. To transform inclusive education, we need to change our aim and find the value in diversity.
La educación inclusiva nos muestra que TODOS los niños necesitan apoyo y pueden beneficiarse de las prácticas educativas que sirven a los niños con discapacidades visibles e invisibles. Para transformar la educación inclusiva, necesitamos cambiar nuestro objetivo y encontrar el valor en la diversidad. Enlace de zoom.
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND EVENTS |
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Costa Rica Youth Exchange |
Our program is for Spanish students who are ready for a full immersion to build speaking confidence and gain fluency through social connections. Our environment is the perfect setting for young people to engage at the community level and experience our engaging youth culture. We put great energy in helping each student adapt to life in our small village, for that reason we limit enrollment to 15 students. Call Costa Rica Youth Exchange toll free at 1-888-674-0408 or email Ilba Prego, Director.
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STAY ON TOP OF THINGS AT SEQUOIA |
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There are many communication resources at Sequoia besides the Sentinel. Here are a few of our favorites:
Sequoia High School Website
Calendar: Note: Sequoia only posts schedule abnormalities here, so unless otherwise noted, assume a normal week:
- Mon. - A Day
- Tues. - B Day
- Wed. - Collab. Day
- Thurs. - A Flex Day
- Fri. - B Flex Day
Staff and Student Bulletin: everything from student announcements, to the sports schedule, to all the available clubs. Read it on the website, or subscribe to get it twice a week in your email.
PTSA Resources
Class email lists: subscribe to class e-blasts, with news tailored for each student year
Student News
That's So Raven Announcements: subscribe to Sequoia High School ASB's YouTube channel and set up alerts so you'll know when these fun and informational vlogs post
Quick Links:
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En Español: ÂżQuieres traducir este boletĂn ahora? En Español: 1-Mantenga presionada la tecla Control (PC) y la tecla A para seleccionar toda la página, a continuaciĂłn, mantenga presionada la tecla Control y haga clic en la tecla C para copiar la página entera. 2-Abra una página nueva del navegador web y vaya a google translate. 3-Coloca el cursor en la caja y mantenga presionada la tecla Control y haga clic en la tecla V para pegar el boletĂn completo en el cuadro de traducciĂłn.
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CONTRIBUTE TO THE SENTINEL |
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The Sentinel goes out to 3,500 members of the Sequoia High School community on Sundays at 8 a.m. during the school year. Submissions are due on Wednesday — click the purple button below.
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