|
Almost all of Sequoia’s 72 active clubs were represented last Friday for Club Day 2025. The pathway in front of campus was converted into a massive gauntlet of students telling one another about their interests, soliciting new members, handing out candy or other treats, and leaning into their silly sides. At one point, I saw a giant lobster. (Not sure what was happening there.)
Club life at Sequoia is about finding your people. There’s a place for students who want to push themselves as emerging scientists, human rights advocates, artists, and athletes. There are also spaces for students who want to talk with their friends about a shared love of books, TV shows, music, or food. Here are a few of the clubs I learned about this year:
| | | Members of the Bagel Club at Sequoia raise awareness about the food waste and food insecurity in our community. | | The Vinylheads will be getting together each week to talk about essential music across genres. Students can expect to have their minds expanded. | | Lenguas en Resistencia gives students an opportunity to celebrate indigenous culture in the Western Hemisphere, drawing on our community’s own rich history and its connections across the continents. | |  | The See Something, Say Something Club is dedicated to maintaining awareness of Sequoia’s anonymous platform for identifying students who may be in trouble or for potential threats to our community’s safety. | | | |
I am so proud of our students and the way in which our school’s values are reflected in its clubs and activities. I hope Sentinel readers get a chance to talk to their students about Club Day and what they took away from the event.
Have a great week!
Best,
Sean
| | Save the Date - October 7- PTSA/ELAC Joint Meeting | |
We have revamped the monthly meeting into a new format, which will highlight topics of community interest.
Please join us on Oct 7 for drinks and snacks as we host a conversation and panel discussion on College and Career Readiness. Please bring all your questions!
This meeting will be in-person in the MPR as well as on zoom. More details to follow!
| 8th Grade Shadow/Tour Parent Volunteers NEEDED! | | We’re looking for current Sequoia parents to volunteer to support prospective 8th grade families as they explore our school. This role involves answering questions, sharing your experience as a parent, and helping new families feel confident about their transition. Please sign up for one of multiple days. | |
Calling All Creators- PTSA Reflections Program- I Belong/Yo pertenezco
Explore the arts and express yourself in the PTSA’s Reflections Program! This year’s theme is: I Belong | Yo pertenezco.
Enter your artwork and reflection in one of six categories: Dance, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, or Visual Arts.
Learn more here (including how to enter).
All entries will be recognized for their artistic achievement. Entries are due by Sunday, November 9, 2025 at midnight. Questions? Email us.
|
PTSA Mini-Grants
Students and staff: Mini-Grants are coming! Through the support of the Sequoia High School Education Foundation, the PTSA is able to offer financial grants to enhance education and experiences at Sequoia. The grants of up to $750 are designed to inspire creative initiatives for learning, address a compelling need that might otherwise go unmet, and/or help students with project ideas benefiting the school. Applications will be accepted between 9/22 and 10/6. Please find additional information here.
Parents and Loved Ones: We need your help! If you have a few hours to review Mini-rant applications and meet with the other committee members (one to two evenings in October), we would love to have you join our review committee. No experience necessary. This is a great opportunity to learn about the wonderful projects happening at Sequoia. Contact Tina Hymer at sequoiaminigrants@gmail.com with questions or to join the selection committee.
|
You Know You've Been Meaning To....
...So click and JOIN NOW!
With your membership, you can:
- Be a part of Sequoia's community of parents, teachers, and students who make our school welcoming, united, and engaged!
- Empower the California State PTA to speak up on behalf of our families.
Our State PTA has a long history of protecting and supporting California's most valued assets—our children. The greater our number, the stronger our voice!
Please email Dana Rechin if you have questions.
| | Check your mailbox for our fall postcard! | | |
SHSEF raises funds from parents, community members, and grantors to close the gap in state and local funding.
Our fundraising goal is $650,000 for the 2025-2026 school year, and our recommended ask per student is $1,500 or any gift that is meaningful to your family. Learn more and DONATE TODAY!
| | Sequoia ASB Donation Drive for Students in Need! | |
Please help us in our effort to provide Sequoia students with certain resources for success like clothes/formal wear, school supplies, canned foods, toys/stuffed animals, etc. We are accepting donations until Tuesday, September 23, in the Student Activity Center. The Free Thrift event will be held in Room 128 from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24.
| Transform the trajectory of a Sequoia student and become a Sequoia Academy Mentor! | | |
For less than two hours a month from November through May, Sequoia Academy Mentors work one-on-one with students from the Digital Arts Academy or Health Careers Academy on career-related skills. Adults can support a student by sharing their knowledge and experience about how to take steps towards a successful and rewarding career.
Join our team! Whatever professional stage you are in, our students can benefit from your career journey. To learn more and sign up, visit our website or contact Greg Schmid.
| |
- 9/15 Girls Water Polo vs Woodside - Varsity 5:00 pm, JV 4:00 pm
- 9/15 Boys Water Polo vs Woodside - Varsity 6:00 pm, JV 7:00 pm
- 9/15 Flag Football vs El Camino - Varsity 6:00 pm, JV 7:00 pm
- 9/16 Girls Volleyball vs Woodside - Varsity 6:00 pm, JV 4:30 pm
- 9/20 Boys Water Polo vs Pioneer - Varsity 11:00 am, JV 12:00 pm
Both home and away games have been added to the Sequoia High School Athletics Calendar – and don't forget to follow @seqboosters on social media.
| | The NEW Sequoia Media Center Fall Newsletter is here! Learn about the Storytelling Society, peer tutoring, a free New York Times academic pass, and more! | | To sign up for the free Parent Venture newsletter, click here. | | |
September 3: E-Bike Safety: What Every Parent Should Know
In this interactive workshop, Megan Lamb, founder, and Stephen McCall from E-Bike Sense will help parents, caregivers, and educators "make sense" of e-bikes to ensure the safety of youth in our communities. Register
3 de septiembre: Seguridad Común con las Bicicletas Eléctricas: Lo Que Todo Padre Debe Saber
En este taller interactivo, Megan Lamb, fundadora, y Stephen McCall de E-Bike Sense ayudarán a padres, cuidadores y educadores a “darle sentido” a las bicicletas eléctricas para garantizar la seguridad de los jóvenes en nuestras comunidades. Registro
| |
September 18: Building Bridges: Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices for Parents and Schools
In this Neurodiversity Education Series event, authors Emily Kircher-Morris, LPC, and Amanda Morin provide parents and educators with essential knowledge about neurodiversity and neurodiversity-affirming practices. Register
18 de septiembre: Construyendo puentes: prácticas que afirman la neurodiversidad para padres y escuelas
En este evento de la Serie educativa sobre neurodiversidad, las autoras Emily Kircher-Morris, LPC, y Amanda Morin ofrecen a padres y educadores conocimientos esenciales sobre la neurodiversidad, así como prácticas que la afirman. Registro
| |
Want to be part of a girls’ mountain bike team?
We are looking for new members! Join us for a ride on September 30 at 4:30 p.m. at Page Mill Park and Ride. Bring a bike, helmet, and water.
Our team is open to 6th through 12th graders. We take part in the Norcal High School Cycling League, which is part of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA). Parents are strongly encouraged to participate both on and off the bike!
Please visit our website for more information!
| | |
The Season’s Freshest Produce—Delivered Every Thursday from Local Farms
Looking for healthier, tastier options for school lunches, after-school snacks, or family dinners?
Rootstock, founded by a Redwood City mom, brings the best of local farms straight to your kitchen. Enjoy crisp apples, juicy berries, sweet melons, pears, colorful veggies, and pantry staples—always at peak flavor and freshness. Food you can feel good about, with full transparency on where it comes from.
Use code FALLHARVEST for 10% off membership at our website!
| | | | | |
