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Hey Raven Families!

As always, there is a lot going on at Sequoia. Read below for some highlights:

SEQUOIA PROM GALLERY – DONATION REQUEST

Do you have a formal dress, suit, tuxedo or fancy accessories in great condition that you’d like to donate to our Sequoia High School students for Prom?

The Family Center, SHSEF and PTSA organizing our annual Sequoia PROM GALLERY at the beginning of April! Each year Sequoia creates a “store” on our campus so students can "shop" for a prom outfit, completely free. Many hard-working Sequoia teens and their families are excited about Sequoia's upcoming Prom, but are worried about the huge cost of buying or renting formalwear. Sequoia is committed to making prom an inclusive, fun milestone event for ALL of our students. We could use your help!

We need formal dresses (mostly long styles), modern suits (black or dark preferred), tuxedos, ties, dress shoes (women’s and men's), fancy costume jewelry, small clutches, etc. CLEAN and stain-free in ALL sizes!

Please deliver your donation(s) by Friday, March 22 to:

1. The Family Center (Sequoia HS, Room 129), weekdays only, 8am-3:30pm OR

2. Ann Kamensky at 43 Finger Avenue RWC, weekdays or weekends, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.* 

*Before dropping off or with any questions, please text/call (617) 835-9586 or email Ann.

We also need volunteers to staff the PROM GALLERY in April.

Come help our students find the dress or suit of their dreams!

2024 CAST & CAASPP Testing Bell Schedule

Click this link to see the CAST and CAASPP Testing Bell schedule. 

Join the 2024-25 PTSA Board

We are gearing up for next year, and have a few open Board positions. Being on the PTSA is a truly rewarding role that connects you with the Sequoia Raven community. We are a supportive team and have a great partnership with Mr. Priest, the Sequoia Staff, SHSEF, Boosters, VPA and more. You’ll be joining a great team.

We are looking to fill all types of roles - President (or President-Elect and be President the following year!), Auditor, Communications, Sentinel, and more. Contact me to learn more!

Thank you,

Karen Gebhart

PTSA President

SHSEF

Did you know Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) supports staff, projects and programs to ensure that every student has the opportunity to reach their highest potential? We raise funds for college services, academic enrichment programs, staff professional development, and student and family support.

Donate today.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Media Center is dedicated to designing and maintaining a library media program that supports, complements, and expands the instructional program of the school. View the March newsletter

Experience the vibrant creativity of SHS student artwork on display at the Redwood City Main Library March 6-29. Join us in celebrating the power of imagination and innovation captured through the eyes of these budding artists!

Many children in our community will be staying at home during spring break and would enjoy something new and fun to pass the time. Let's help Kindergarten-12th grade students by dropping off gently-used, undamaged and complete games, puzzles and books to the Sequoia HS IB Office (Rm 130) by Friday, March 8. Questions? Please contact Sequoia student and OLC volunteer Sebastian P.

¡Done libros, rompecabezas y juegos en buen estado para las vacaciones de primavera! Muchos niños de nuestra comunidad se quedarán en casa durante las vacaciones de primavera y disfrutarán de algo nuevo y divertido para pasar el tiempo. Ayudemos a los estudiantes de kinder a grado 12 donando libros, rompecabezas y juegos completos y en buen estado a la oficina del IB de Sequoia HS (salón 130) antes del viernes 8 de marzo. ¿Preguntas? Comuníquese con el estudiante de Sequoia y voluntario del OLC, Sebastian P.

SUHSD Strategic Plan Survey Extended to 3/15 

SUHSD is in the process of developing its strategic plan, a three-year plan that will guide the District's future by setting priorities and focusing energy and resources to ensure that all District stakeholders are working towards common goals.

We want to invite SUHSD parents and families to take our strategic plan survey, extended through March 15. The survey incorporates the parent survey from prior years and asks for feedback on our goals, measures, and initiatives for the future.

Take the survey at bit.ly/SUHSDSPSurvey

Coming Up: SUHSD Strategic Plan Community Forums on March 11 and 12

We invite you to our community input forums in March. The first forum will be held over Zoom on March 11 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM, and the second will be held in-person at the District Office at 480 James Ave in Redwood City on March 12 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM.

For more information, visit seq.org/strategicplan

La encuesta del plan estratégico de SUHSD cierra esta semana

SUHSD está en el proceso de desarrollar su plan estratégico, un plan de tres años que guiará el futuro del Distrito estableciendo prioridades y enfocando energía y recursos para garantizar que todas las partes interesadas del Distrito estén trabajando hacia metas comunes.

Queremos invitar a los padres y familias de SUHSD a completar nuestra encuesta del plan estratégico, extendida hasta el 15 de marzo. La encuesta incorpora la encuesta de padres de años pasados y solicita comentarios sobre nuestras metas, medidas e iniciativas para el futuro.

Toma la encuesta en bit.ly/SUHSDSPEncuesta

Próximamente: Foros comunitarios del plan estratégico de SUHSD el 11 y 12 de marzo

Lo invitamos a nuestros foros comunitarios en marzo. El primer foro se llevará a cabo por Zoom el 11 de marzo de 6:00 a 7:30 p.m., y el segundo se llevará a cabo en persona en la Oficina del Distrito en 480 James Ave en Redwood City el 12 de marzo de 6:00 a 7:30 p.m.

Para obtener más información, visite seq.org/strategicplan

The SUHSD Middle College program at Cañada College is accepting applications for Fall 2024. All classes are held at Cañada College and there is no cost. Watch the video and see the flyer for all the details. Current sophomores should speak to their counselor and there also is a limited amount of space for current juniors (rising seniors). All application components must be submitted by Fri., March 15 at 4:00 p.m. Email us with questions, visit the website for more information or call 650-306-3120. ¡Hablamos Español! Gracias. Thank you, Cañada Middle College Team

The Sequoia High School Alumni Association is looking to honor a Purple Patriot and is soliciting nominations for its annual award, purple and white being 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 was 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 25.

Sequoia Drama's spring play "Community Garden" opens March 22. Given the environmental nature and themes of the show, we are looking to borrow/thrift as many set items and props as possible. If you happen to have any of the following items and would be open to donating or letting us temporarily borrow (show closes March 24), please let Talia Cain know:

• Large shovel(s), rake, gardening tools (any size or variety)
• Planter bed decor, seeds, fake plants
• Large tripod that fits an iPhone
• Outdoor patio string lights
• Any kind of bulletin board
• Small tool shed
• Segment of chain-link fence

Mock Interviews are needed for Sequoia students experiencing a college & career day! It's an easy and fun volunteer opportunity for anyone who has interviewed for a job before. Learn more here or sign up at the links below.

April 23, 10:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Sign Up Here for Foothill College

April 24, 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Sign Up Here for Skyline College

🏃🏾‍♀️3/5 Track & Field vs Carlmont/San Mateo - 3:00 pm

⚾ 3/5 Baseball vs St. Ignatius - Varsity 3:30 pm

🎾 3/5 Boys Tennis vs Oceana - Varsity 4:00 pm

⚾ 3/6 Baseball vs Serra - JV 3:30 pm

🥍 3/6 Girls Lacrosse - Varsity vs Los Altos 7:00 pm, JV vs Aragon 5:30 pm

🏸 3/7 Badminton vs Westmoor - Varsity 4:30 pm

🏊‍♀️3/8 Boys & Girls Swimming vs Burlingame - 3:30 pm

🥍 3/8 Girls Lacrosse vs Mountain View - Varsity 7:00 pm, JV 5:30 pm

For sports news, please join the Sequoia Boosters email list and follow individual teams on Instagram. View all sports schedules at SeqSports.com.

The Boosters online auction will run March 11-17. Follow @seqboosters for auction sneak peeks and highlights including fun themed team baskets from each Sequoia sport! Team baskets, graduation parking, local experiences, subscription parties, and more will be offered exclusively in the online auction. Check sequoiaboosters.org on Monday 3/11 for the auction link. Bidding will open at 8:00 a.m.

CLASS NOTES

All freshmen will meet one-on-one with their assigned counselor to lock courses for 10th grade and if needed, sign up for any credit recovery.

*FRESHMEN, PLEASE CHECK YOUR SEQ GOOGLE EMAIL & SEQ GOOGLE CALENDAR FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT DETAILS.

The Counseling Office will not be sending passes for appointments. Students, please arrive on time and if you need to reschedule please email your counselor as soon as possible. If you have already met with your counselor one-on-one to lock classes for 10th grade, please disregard this reminder.

RECORDATORIO: Todos los estudiantes del noveno grado se reunirán individualmente con su consejero asignado para confirmar sus cursos para el décimo grado y, si es necesario, inscribirlos para recuperar créditos.

*ESTUDIANTES, POR FAVOR, CONSULTEN SU CORREO ELECTRÓNICO Y CALENDARIO DE SEQ PARA LOS DETALLES DE SU CITA.

La Oficina de Consejería no enviará pases para las citas, así que es importante llegar a tiempo y si es necesario reprogramar la cita, envíe un correo electrónico al consejero asignado. Si ya te has reunido individualmente con tu consejero para confirmar las clases para el décimo grado, ignora este mensaje.

PARENT EDUCATION

3/6: Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides

Register: https://geoffreycohen2024smcoe.eventbrite.com

3/7: Talking With Your Kids About Race and Inclusion

Register: https://donaldgrant2024suhsd.eventbrite.com

3/6: Pertenencia: la ciencia de crear conexiones y salvar divisiones

Registro: https://geoffreycohen2024smcoe.eventbrite.com

3/7: Hablar con sus hijos sobre raza e inclusión

Registro: https://donaldgrant2024suhsd.eventbrite.com

COMMUNITY

Let's make Spanish fluency possible for every student - the Costa Rica Youth Exchange is a summer peer-to-peer dual language experience that thrives on the power of youth social engagement. People connections are what makes language relevant to teens. It opens doors to new friends with new ways to grow and expand opportunities.

Spanish is culturally a social language that celebrates friendship. That is our focus - we bring out the best in young speakers by helping them feel connected and engaged within our local youth culture. We dedicate each day to bringing youth together to share experience, make friends, have fun and gain confidence.

Each morning students meet at our host high school, where they interact in a variety of activities from cooking, arts, sports, dance, Spanish/English conversation and volunteer student projects. Our student "ambassadors" are matched with visiting students to help them interact and meet other students. Find out more.