Sequoia PTSA's weekly eNewsletter in partnership with the Sequoia High School Education Foundation |
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I'm not sure about everyone else but for me it felt like mid-January to now, came in like a wrecking ball! So many commitments and obligations came rushing in all at once. It felt nice to have more and more of life return to normal yet it was also overwhelming. So I hope everyone is enjoying the coming week, and getting a chance to reset just a little bit, because March isn't looking much calmer!
On March 1, we will be hosting our first IN-PERSON PTSA MEETING since February 2020 – let that sink in – two years ago! This is the first opportunity for freshman and sophomore parents to actually come together on campus and hear Principal Priest speak in person. Stay tuned for time and location (MPR or Carrington Hall), but put it on your calendar, we would love to see you there! Redwood City Traffic Engineers will present to us their findings of a traffic study at Brewster and Elwood and their resolution.
It is truly mind-boggling that our world changed so drastically two years ago. I know when this all first came about, I thought, ok, six weeks, we can do this, flatten the curve, etc. Ha!
It has been a lot and there has been so much loss – yet there have also been bright lights; now, the lights seem the brightest.
Enjoy the break!
Karen Eller Ha
Sequoia PTSA President
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National Merit Finalist: Congratulations Alisha Gupta! |
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Alisha Gupta is one of 15,000 National Merit Scholarship Finalists from across the nation based on her PSAT scores and academic record. She will go on to compete for one of the 7,500 Merit Scholarships. Congrats Alisha!
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“That’s So Raven” Ep. 13
This week on That's So Raven...
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Sequoia is a closed campus |
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This is a reminder that Sequoia is a closed campus. Staff have noticed a lot of kids leaving campus for lunch and during free periods. When we return from mid-winter break, Sequoia will be enforcing the closed campus rule. If your student needs to leave campus for any reason, you need to check them out from the attendance office. |
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SHS Alumni Association seeking Purple Patriot |
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The Sequoia High School Alumni Association is looking to honor a Purple Patriot and is soliciting nominations for its annual Purple Patriot Award, purple and white being Redwood City's Sequoia High School's official colors. Recipients will receive a framed certificate as well as have their name inscribed on a perpetual trophy on permanent display at the high school.
The Purple Patriot Award is an annual award instituted to honor both individuals and organizations who have demonstrated outstanding service or provided a significant benefit directly to Sequoia High School. Nominees may be from Sequoia High School or the community at large.
Please indicate the nominee's individual name or organization name, stating why the nominee should receive this award. Indicate specifically what role the nominee played in directly providing the service or benefit to Sequoia High School and explain in detail what the service or benefit was.
Nominations must be submitted in writing to the Sequoia High School Alumni Association, P. O. Box 2534, Redwood City, CA 94064, emailed to shsaa@sequoiaalumni.org, or placed in the Sequoia High School Alumni Association mailbox near the Principal's office no later than Monday, March 14. Please contact Ken Rolandelli, president of the Sequoia High School Alumni Association, with any questions.
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Sequoia Drama seeking volunteers to help with costumes |
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Sequoia Drama is looking for parent volunteers to help design, create, and organize costumes for our upcoming spring musical. Ability to sew is not required. Please email Talia Cain if interested!
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Mark your calendars: College coffee chats with Ms. Ignaitis |
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College coffee chats are back! We will start a monthly coffee chat with Ms. Ignaitis. Ms. Ignaitis is a powerhouse of knowledge pertaining to college admissions, class selections, and more. Bring your questions or just listen in. All parents are welcome. Junior parents, you don't want to miss this.
Coffee chat dates:
- March 16 - 8:45 a.m.
- April 20 - 8:45 a.m.
- May 25 - 8:45 a.m.
Sequoia High School PTA Virtual is inviting you to a scheduled, recurring Zoom meeting.
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Mar. 18: SUHSD Middle College program fall applications due |
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The SUHSD Middle College program at Cañada College is now accepting applications for Fall 2022. Middle College is a collaboration between the SUHSD and Cañada College, and students earn both high school and college credits, enabling them to complete their high school requirements and earn college credit simultaneously. All classes are held at Cañada College, and there is no cost. Learn more by watching this brief informational video.
Interested sophomores should speak to their counselor and attend one of our parent/student information sessions:
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Wednesday, March 2 - SUHSD Birch room
RSVP here to receive the zoom link. Q&A meetings will be either held on Zoom or in person from 6:30-7:00 p.m. at 480 James Avenue, Redwood City, Birch room.
All application components must be submitted by Friday, March 18 at 4:00 p.m.
Hablo Español! Thank you.
Middle College Team
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Ravens in the CCS playoffs |
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We are proud of all the Sequoia athletes that competed during the 2021-22 winter season. We loved watching you play! Congrats to the 3 teams moving on to the CCS playoffs this week: girls varsity soccer, girls varsity basketball, and boys varsity soccer, plus individual wrestlers Wilson Crum, Isaia Tuimavave, Lesoni Olive, Abdallah Diyab, Marco Baisch. Follow their progress at http://www.cifccs.org/
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Register for the Boosters Auction and make it a WIN-WIN |
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Join the Sequoia Sport & Spirit Boosters Online Auction Monday, March 14 – Sunday, March 20 and help us raise much-needed funds for Sequoia Athletics.
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Grad Night tickets for sale now at early bird prices! |
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Hello senior families! Graduation is quickly approaching for our senior Class of 2022, and we are excited to announce that we have a fun Grad Night planned for them. After prolonged COVID-19 school closures and activity cancellations these students are ready and deserving to celebrate!
Your senior is invited to join their classmates for a fun evening on a Hornblower Cruise on Friday night June 3 at 10:00 p.m. through Saturday morning June 4 at 4:00 a.m. The three hour party cruise will include food, music, dancing and other fun activities. Students will check in and be transported via chartered buses to and from Sequoia High School.
Early bird special - for the month of February, tickets will be $80.00 per person. Click this link to purchase your ticket(s). Starting March 1, the ticket price will increase to $90/ticket, so get your ticket(s) now.
Please consider donating to help students who wish to attend but are unable to afford a ticket. Any amount helps. Donations can be made by clicking the link above.
Each parent/guardian must sign a waiver at the time of ticket purchase, for their student to participate in the evening’s activities.
Hornblower adheres to the current San Francisco Health Mandate, which requires all participants to be fully vaccinated and show proof of vaccination before boarding the boat, as well as wear a well-fitted mask onboard.
Fully vaccinated means: 2 weeks after completing the entire recommended series of vaccinations with an FDA authorized vaccine - Pfizer, Moderna or J&J. Acceptable forms of proof of vaccination are: the CDC vaccination card, a photo or copy of the vaccination card on a document or stored on a phone/electronic device, or documentation of vaccination from a Healthcare provider.
Well-fitted masks do not include: bandanas, ski masks, scarfs, turtlenecks, or single layers of fabric.
Requirements for the event are subject to change, based on changes to the SF Health Mandate.
Looking forward to a fun night celebrating our senior class! For any questions- please contact Susie Vick or Sarah Sorensen.
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Hola Familias de los graduantes de la classe 2022! La graduation esta por llegar muy pronto! Estamos muy emocionados por anunciar que tenemos unas actividades. Muy divertidas para la noche de graduación. Despues de tanto tiempo de cancelaciónes de eventos y classes en linea por el covid 19 estos estudiantes están listos para celebrar una buen merecida fiesta!
Su estudiante esta invitado para participar en un crucero por la bahía de San Francisco Hornblower Yachts. Por la noche de Viernes 3 de Junio 10 pm a las 4 am del Sabado 4 de Junio. Estudiantes serán recogidos de Sequoia High School y transportados por autobuses contratados por la escuela al crucero y regresados a la escuela también. El crucero de 3 horas incluye comida, baile y otras actividades.
Done un boleto para que todos nuestros estudiantes puedan participar.
Por favor considere donar cualquier cantidad para ayudar estudiantes que no puedan pagar por su boleto. Aga click en el enlace arriba.
Los padres/tutores tienen que firmar forma de exención cuando compre el boleto y para que pueda participar su estudiante.
Los Cruceros Hornblower se adhieren a las reglas de San Francisco. Requiere ser vacunados con las dos vacunas y presentar prueba.
Antes de abordar el crucero y cubrebocas requerido.
Vacunas completas quiere decir completar la serie recomendada por FDA Pfizer,Moderna o J&J.
Formas aceptables de pruebas de vacuna son: tarjeta del CDC, foto o copia de la tarjeta, o copia digital en su teléfono.
Cubrebocas no incluye pañuelo o bufanda o mascara de esqui.
Los requisitos de este evento pueden cambiar en cualquier momento basado de las reglas de salud de San Francisco.
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MEET ME IN THE MEDIA CENTER |
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We look forward to seeing you,
Ms. Snow
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THE PARENT EDUCATION SERIES |
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Celebrating Heart Health Month: Covid-19 Implications for Heart Health |
Town Hall Meeting hosted by Sequoia Healthcare District
Tuesday, February 22, 6:00pm – 7:00pm PT, Online Event (Live)
February is Heart Health Month! Sequoia Healthcare District offers an important Town Hall to discuss the importance of heart screenings for youth and adults, the signs and symptoms of heart disease, how COVID impacts heart health, and more.
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Celebrando el mes de la salud del corazón: Implicaciones de Covid-19 para la reunión del ayuntamiento de la salud del corazón |
Organizada por Sequoia Healthcare District
Martes, 22 de febrero, 6:00pm - 7:00pm PT, evento en línea (en vivo)
Febrero es el mes de la salud cardíaca! Sequoia Healthcare District ofrece un importante Town Hall para discutir la importancia de los exámenes cardíacos para jóvenes y adultos, los signos y síntomas de enfermedades cardíacas, cómo COVID afecta la salud del corazón y más. Habrá interpretación simultánea en español disponible.
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How Parents Can Help Students Discover their Purpose in Life |
Kendall Bronk, PhD, Psychology Professor, Claremont Graduate University
Tuesday, March 1, 6:00pm – 7:00pm PT, Online Event (Live)
Drawing on nearly two decades of scientific research, this live (virtual) event will explore: What is purpose? Why does it matter? And, how can we - as parents - help our students discover their purpose in life?
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Cómo los padres pueden ayudar a los estudiantes a descubrir su propósito en la vida |
Kendall Bronk, PhD, profesor de psicología, Claremont Graduate University
Martes 1 de marzo, 6:00pm - 7:00pm PT, evento en línea (en vivo)
Basándose en casi dos décadas de investigación científica, este evento en vivo (virtual) explorará: ¿Cuál es el propósito? ¿Por qué eso importa? Y, ¿cómo podemos nosotros, como padres, ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a descubrir su propósito en la vida?
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Cannabis and Tobacco: A Practical Guide for Parents and Caregivers |
Tauheed Zaman, MD, Associate Clinical Professor, UCSF Department of Psychiatry
Wednesday, March 2, 5:00pm – 6:00pm PT, Online Event (Live)
What should parents and caregivers know about cannabis and tobacco?
Join Dr. Tauheed Zaman, Associate Clinical Professor, UCSF Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, for a critical presentation on cannabis, tobacco, addiction, and adolescent brain development.
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Cannabis y tabaco: una guía práctica para padres y cuidadores |
Tauheed Zaman, MD, Profesor Clínico Asociado, Departamento de Psiquiatría de la UCSF
Miércoles, 2 de marzo, 5:00pm - 6:00pm PT, evento en línea (en vivo)
¿Qué deben saber los padres y cuidadores sobre el cannabis y el tabaco?
Únase al Dr. Tauheed Zaman, Profesor Clínico Asociado, Departamento de Psiquiatría y Ciencias del Comportamiento de la UCSF, para una presentación crítica sobre el cannabis, el tabaco, la adicción y el desarrollo del cerebro adolescente. Habrá interpretación simultánea en español disponible.
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES & EVENTS |
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Yes, you can learn Spanish! |
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Yes you can learn Spanish! Thrive by actively living and breathing it. Join our lively, spirited summer of youth, where friendships inspire fluency. Language after all is about bringing people together to celebrate the good life. Don’t miss out on a wonderful journey filled with new people and exciting opportunities.
The most fulfilling careers are those that can cross borders and bridge community and culture. Join our Costa Rica Youth Exchange, you will thrive in our youth-driven village adventure. www.highschoolspanish.org
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Sentinel Newsletter:
The Sentinel is distributed every Sunday at 8 a.m., except during school breaks. Our readers enjoy hearing about activities, events, and accomplishments of Sequoia students, staff and community.
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