Sequoia PTSA's weekly eNewsletter in partnership with the Sequoia High School Education Foundation |
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The first person I met when I started working at Sequoia in 2011 was plant manager Cherry Stephens. The plant manager oversees the day-to-day operation of the facility. Along with day team members Fine Lauese and Ramiro Macías, Cherry opens the building, checks on the custodial routes from the night crew, addresses urgent problems that may have arisen, and checks her email for requests from Sequoia or district personnel (including her sometimes heedless principal). When people talk about how beautiful our school looks and feels – and they do: students, families, community members – I know that I have Cherry’s leadership to thank for that.
I’m feeling the need to celebrate this leadership now because after 11 years together, this year will be Cherry’s last. She is retiring.
Sequoia, like any 90-year old campus, is a quirky place. There are over 100 classrooms whose tenants look to Cherry to resolve any number of urgent issues. A stopped clock, small scurrying feet overhead, a jammed window: Cherry addresses it all before brunch. When a staff member -- heaven forbid -- loses a key, the visit to Cherry’s office for a replacement is a dreaded affair. Most of the time, though they deserve a scolding, Cherry is sympathetic while issuing a replacement.
She coordinates efforts with district maintenance, operations, and technology crews to stop leaky pipes, trim insubordinate tree branches, replace floors, or any other number of projects. She supervises a team of eight. Because there are no substitutes when custodians call in sick, Cherry will often stay past the end of her work day to pitch-in on event set-ups or begin her day with a cursory pass through an absent worker’s route.
Cherry’s professionalism, knowledge, and skill working with people makes her uniquely suited for this challenging job. She is patient and thorough. The adjustments required due to the pandemic, for instance, has presented Cherry with a series of logistical headaches. Markings in halls to direct foot traffic, air filters, ventilation, absent team members. It has not been an uneventful final chapter of her career.
More than any of us over the last two years, she’s taken these zigs and zags with characteristic purposefulness and calm, making the adjustments she needed to make and communicating with the people she needed to communicate with. If she’s frustrated, you’ll almost never know. It takes a lot to make Cherry complain. Unless it’s about someone losing their keys. That gets her.
Have a great week!
Sean
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“That’s So Raven” Ep. 14
We hope you all had a great mid winter break! Our SNN Team is here to cheer you up and get excited for some upcoming events!
This Week on That's So Raven...
1:52 ELD Photo Voice Projects
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Science Olympiad's first Satellite Tournament |
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On February 12th, the Sequoia Science Olympiad had twenty-nine students from all grade levels participate in their first Satellite Tournament; the Golden Gate Science Olympiad Tournament hosted by Stanford and UC Berkeley. Students have been working tirelessly to prepare since October, and it paid off! It was equally challenging and fun for the whole club, from students deciphering messages in Codebusters to conducting experiments in Experimental Design.
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Young feminist club: Black feminists you should know |
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Club de Jóvenes Feministas: ¡las feministas negras que debes conocer!
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Academy students chronicle pandemic achievements |
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On February 17th, junior students in the Health Careers Academy and Digital Arts Academy met with their mentors for the 4th event of the season. Students and mentors met virtually to review and revise the student's résumés that they have been working on in class. Academy students were able to reflect on the difficult times during the pandemic, when many of them took on additional responsibilities in order to support their families. It was powerful to see these students open up about the challenges they have overcome, and to assist them in creatively logging these experiences and responsibilities as a résumé entry. We are proud of our students' resilience, and through this event we were able to celebrate their achievements!
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Love fashion, design & organization? The Family Center needs you |
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Do you enjoy fashion, style and design? Are you great at organizing spaces? Do you love creating positive experiences for teens? We would LOVE your help! The Sequoia Family Center is looking for adult volunteers to help organize our clothing/supplies/formalwear storage closet, as well as our Prom Gallery later this spring. We are excited Prom is scheduled to take place on May 13!
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Please share your 2022 Sequoia memories with the yearbook. Pictures can be sent to Ms. Bray at ebray@seq.org or submitted directly to the yearbook. See graphic for details. All contributions due by March 21.
Sports photos! If you have sports candids of your favorite Sequoia teams, we would love for you to send in your favorites to fill in the gaps. All contributions due by March 21. Thanks!
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Mark your calendars: College coffee chats with Ms. Ignaitis |
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The next college coffee chat with Ms. Ignaitis will be on March 16 at 8:45 a.m. Ms. Ignaitis is a powerhouse of knowledge with college admissions, class selections, etc. 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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Spring sports are here and the Ravens are off to a great start! Follow Sequoia baseball, softball, track & field, swimming, lacrosse, badminton, boys golf, and boys tennis on Instagram @sequoia_athletics or by individual team.
Visit SeqSports.com for game schedules and come out to root for the Ravens!
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March 14-20: Boosters auction |
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Purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win and bid on exciting packages including:
* Premium Warriors, Giants, and 49ers tickets
* Get-aways to San Diego, Tahoe, Arnold, or the Oregon Coast
* Luxury Sailing Day on the Bay
REGISTRATION for the online auction is free, but you must be registered to bid or participate in the auction drawing. All funds raised benefit all Sequoia sports teams with equipment, transportation, uniforms, and more!
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Get you Grad Night tickets now! Clase de 2022 Noche de Graduados
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Who? All 2022 Sequoia graduates
When? Friday June 3
Where? Hornblower Yacht Cruise on the San Francisco Bay
Cost? Tickets are $90/student
• Check-in will begin at 10:00 p.m. at Sequoia.
• Students will be traveling on chartered buses to and from San Francisco.
• Students will enjoy music, food and fun on a three hour cruise.
• Students will return back to Sequoia around 4:00 a.m. on Saturday June 4.
San Francisco Mandate Update:
Effective immediately in San Francisco – We will continue welcoming guests who are fully vaccinated. In addition, we will welcome guests who are exempt from vaccination based on religious beliefs or excused from receiving any COVID-19 vaccine due to qualifying reasons, provided that (a) such guests provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result; and (b) a well-fitted mask is worn at all times except when actively eating or drinking.
The COVID-19 test must be taken within one day (for antigen tests) or two days (for PCR tests) before entry into the facility or vessel. Guests cannot self-attest to a negative test result. Guests are not required to provide written or other support of a claimed exemption. However, the negative test result must be a printed document from the test provider or laboratory. The result of a self-administered antigen test (e.g., at home test) will not be accepted, unless there is third-party verification (such as documented direct observation of it).
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Quien? Los estudiantes de la clase 2022
Cuando? Viernes Junio 3
Donde? Crucero de Hornblower Yacht por la bahía de San Francisco
Precio? Costo del boleto es $80 SOLO
• Registration comenzará a las 10 p.m. en la escuela Sequoia.
• Estudiantes van a viajar en autobuses contratados desde Sequoia asta San Francisco.
• Estudiantes disfrutaran música, comida y diversiones en el crucero por 3 horas.
• Estudiantes regresan a la Sequoia a las 4 a.m. del sábado 4 de Junio.
Nuevas Reglas de Salud de San Francisco:
Efectivo imediatamente en San Francisco—Seguimos recibiendo visitantes que esten actualmente vacunados. Igual recibiremos visitantes que tengan excepciónes de vacunas por raszones religiosas o medicas con prueba que los visitantes .Muestran (a) prueba negativa de covid (b) Mantengan su cubrebocas bien puesto a todo tiempo, menos cuando esten comiendo y bebiendo.
La prueba de covid debe ser tomada dentro de 24 horas del evento (el de casa) O dos días antes si es el PCR para poder participar Y poder entrar al crucero. Los invitados no están obligados a proporcionar soporte por escrito o de otro tipo de una exepcion. Sin embargo la prueba negativa tiene que ser un documento imprimido de parte del laboratorio o provedor de la prueba de covid .
El resultado de la prueba rápida (de la casa) no sera aceptada solo que aiga documentación de un testigo de observación.
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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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Ask your freshman to tell you about the Media Center |
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In February, all freshmen visited the Media Center in their ethnic studies class. They have the opportunity to play Bingo for prizes as they advance through the grades at Sequoia. Who will be first to complete the entire card? Students learned how to find books, research using JSTOR & Gale, and generate citations in Google Docs.
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THE PARENT EDUCATION SERIES |
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How Parents Can Boost Kids' Well-Being and Resilience During the Pandemic
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Monday, March 7, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Online Event (Webinar)
How can parents support kids' resilience and well-being, as we move toward a "new normal"? Phyllis Fagell, a licensed clinical counselor, journalist, and bestselling author, will suggest tools and strategies that parents can use to show patience, empathy, and understanding towards their children.
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Cómo los padres pueden aumentar el bienestar y la resiliencia de los niños durante la pandemia |
Lunes, 7 de marzo, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., evento en línea (en vivo)
Enlace de zoom:
¿Cómo pueden los padres apoyar la resiliencia y el bienestar de los niños, a medida que avanzamos hacia un "nuevo normal"? Phyllis Fagell, consejera clínica licenciada, periodista y autora de bestsellers, sugerirá herramientas y estrategias que los padres pueden usar para mostrar paciencia, empatía y comprensión hacia sus hijos.
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Collaborative & Proactive Solutions: Moving from Power and Control to Collaboration and Problem Solving |
Wednesday, March 16, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Online Event (Live)
How can families help kids improve their behavior in a positive, collaborative way? Dr. Ross Greene, founder of Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS), is a clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author whose influential work is known around the world.
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Soluciones colaborativas y proactivas: pasar del poder y el control a la colaboración y resolución de problemas |
Miércoles, 16 de marzo, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., evento en línea (en vivo)
¿Cómo pueden las familias ayudar a los niños a mejorar su comportamiento de una manera positiva y colaborativa? El Dr. Ross Greene, fundador de Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS), es psicólogo clínico y autor de bestsellers del New York Times cuyo influyente trabajo es conocido en todo el mundo.
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Parenting in a Digital Age: A Conversation with Digital Media Experts |
Thursday, March 24, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Online Event (Live)
What are ways parents can set healthy boundaries and support their kids to use technology in a post-pandemic world?
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Crianza de los hijos en la era digital: una conversación con expertos en medios digitales |
Jueves, 24 de marzo, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., evento en línea (en vivo)
Enlace de zoom:
¿De qué manera los padres pueden establecer límites saludables y ayudar a sus hijos a usar la tecnología en una etapa posterior a la mundo pandémico?
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En Español:
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En Español
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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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