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A Look Back with Gratitude
As I reflect on the last four months, I am truly grateful for the many moments when our dedicated team of Sequoia volunteers stepped in to make things happen. You can feel the excitement from those who lean in—our volunteers get just as much out of their service as they put into it.
August & September
We focused on Staff Appreciation and preparing for 9th Grade Orientation.
October
A full month of activity: we kicked off our Membership Drive and Reflections program, sold Holiday Wreaths and staffed Football Concessions, funded Mini Grants, and supported the 8th Grade Parent Tour and Shadow Day activities.
November
Our efforts centered on Family Center drives and essential PTSA administrative duties, including the annual audit and tax submission.
We also celebrated a meaningful moment of community connection at the PTSA/ELAC Holiday Potluck, which brought our families together around food, music, and shared traditions. A heartfelt thank you to Elvira Macias for her partnership and support as we continue to revamp and strengthen our joint PTSA/ELAC meetings.
Throughout it all, our EXTRAORDINARY Sentinel team continued producing our state-of-the-art weekly publication to keep our community informed, and our Executive Board kept the machine running smoothly.
A very special shout-out goes to our wonderful Hospitality Team — Katherine Schembri and Stacie Ciraulo — for their tremendous work ensuring our teachers and staff feel recognized and appreciated throughout the year.
They will need volunteer support for the Holiday Staff Luncheon on December 18, so please keep an eye out for opportunities to help.
And a huge shout-out to our Treasurer, Isila Oliver, who has been working tirelessly to ensure our finances are in good standing, keeping track of every check, payment, and reimbursement with precision and care. The PTSA simply could not function without her essential work and steadfast dedication.
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