Sequoia PTSA's weekly eNewsletter in partnership with the Sequoia High School Education Foundation |
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Hey! My name is Karen Gebhart, and I am the 2022 – 23 Sequoia PTSA President. A huge thank you to Karen Ha for all of her hard work as last year's PTSA President! This is the Gebhart family’s 4th year at Sequoia, and our kids are in 9th and 12th grade.
The PTSA’s mission is to positively impact the lives of all children and families, and we have three main areas of focus:
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We run programs such as Mini Grants, Reflections, Junior Scholarships, Teacher Appreciation and more. SHSEF generously funds the PTSA for these programs.
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We fund raise for, and run Grad Night for each graduating class. Each class builds its own fund for Grad Night by selling evergreen wreaths (sophomores), basketball concessions (juniors) and football concessions (seniors), with the remaining costs offset by ticket sales.
- Last, but certainly not least, the PTSA creates and distributes the weekly Sequoia Sentinel. Very credible sources say it's the best in the west, but you can be the judge of that!
All summed up, there are a lot of areas where you will want to roll up your sleeves and get involved!
Save these dates:
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Aug. 16: Freshman and New Student Orientation / Orientación Para Estudiantes Nuevos y de 9º Grado. Go to the Sequoia Website to find out about this student-only event running in shifts all day. And don’t forget to stop by the PTSA booth for an ice cream treat!
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Aug. 16: New Parent/Guardian Orientation in Carrington Hall at 5:00 p.m. / La Orientación para Padres/Tutores Legales nuevos tomará lugar en Carrington Hall a las 5:00 p.m.
Here’s to a great school year, and GO RAVENS!
Karen Gebhart
Sequoia PTSA President
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Join Sequoia’s PTSA today! |
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Let us help you clear your back-to-school to-do list:
1. Buy school supplies √
2. Organize carpool √
Your $20 annual membership shows your commitment to a group whose purpose is to help make Sequoia a place where
parents, teachers, and students are welcome and can feel the UNALIYI spirit!
PTSA parent volunteers...
- host hospitality events to welcome and appreciate our teachers and staff
- distribute gift baskets to new teachers and provide them with grants for classroom supplies
- produce the weekly Sequoia Sentinel on-line newsletter to ensure you are informed
Whether you are able to be involved a little or a lot, we can't wait to meet you!
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The Sentinel team is recruiting editor(s) for the 2022 – 23 school year. We are a volunteer parent team looking to expand. We're not gonna lie — it's a big job to produce the Sentinel weekly — but one we are very proud to do. Adding a few more team members will help us keep the workload manageable for us all. Please consider joining our team for the 2022 – 23 school year and contact us if you are interested. |
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Aug. 16: Time for ice cream! |
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All Freshman and new students are encouraged to join us for an ice cream social on Tuesday, Aug. 16 during the Freshman/new student orientation. Stop by before or after your orientation between 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. for a cold treat and a chance to hang out with your new classmates!
We will be set up in front of the Multi-Purpose Room and Gym 2. Don't worry if you don't know where that is yet, we will have plenty of directional signs. Hope to see you there! Email liz.min@gmail.com for questions.
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Aug. 20: Fifteenth annual Alumni Association picnic |
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The 15th annual Sequoia High School Alumni Association “Celebrate Sequoia” picnic, catered by Bianchini’s Market, is being held on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on the beautiful Sequoia campus. Activities include campus tours, Sequoia choir and cheerleader performances, a vintage car display, and the Purple Patriot Award recognizing individuals who have significantly benefited Sequoia High School (Sequoia health aide Claudia Rendon, and pole vault coach David Stahler).
All Sequoians are welcome (alumni, students, parents, staff, members of the PTSA, Boosters, and Education Foundation, and community members). Tickets are $40 per person. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door for $45 per person. Reservations are due by Aug. 17 and may be made online at www.SequoiaAlumni.org, or by calling (650) 592-5822 or e-mailing SHSAA@SequoiaAlumni.org.
Photo courtesy of "Photo by Climate Magazine"
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Aug. 24 – 26: Auditions for Disney's “Beauty and the Beast” |
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Auditions for Sequoia Drama's fall musical “Beauty and the Beast” will be held Aug. 24 – 26 after school in Carrington Hall.
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Help the Ravens start strong! |
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Join the Sequoia Sport & Spirit Boosters or renew for 2022 – 23 to support all of our student athletes all year long. Platinum, Gold, and Silver donors receive admission to all regular-season athletic events, plus Boosters gifts & Sequoia fan gear based on donor level. Volunteer for a board position, committee, or snack shack shift at SequoiaBoosters.org.
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Stay up-to-speed on Sequoia Athletics and Boosters news including games, meetings, fundraising events, scholarships, and ways to get involved by joining the Boosters email list. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Seqboosters.
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Behind every great team is a GREAT TEAM! |
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Volunteer with Boosters and be a part of the team supporting all of our Sequoia athletes. Work the snack shack, join the Crab Dinner Committee, or shine the spotlight on your sport as a team liaison. There is something for everyone! Check out the opportunities starting THIS FRIDAY, Aug. 19!
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Aug. 26: Deadline for seniors & transcripts |
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If you would like to add or need to add completed concurrent enrollment coursework to your high school transcript for graduation requirements, the deadline is Friday, Aug. 26. Please submit an OFFICIAL transcript from the institution where you completed your concurrent enrollment course to your assigned counselor. Please email your counselor if you are unsure if your concurrent enrollment course needs to be added to your Sequoia High School transcript.
August 26 is also the deadline to notify your counselor of any errors that may appear on your high school transcript. Please email your counselor if you have identified an error. You may access your transcript by logging into Infinite Campus - Documents tab - Unofficial Transcript.
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Now is the time for senior portraits |
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Welcome back Class of 2023! If you haven't taken your senior portrait yet, now is the time to get it scheduled and check it off your "to do" list. Go to this link to make your appointment. You will need to create an account, found under the login. Please email Ms. Bray for questions.
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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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Sentinel Newsletter:
The Sentinel is distributed every Sunday at 8 a.m. during the school year. Readers enjoy hearing about activities, events, and accomplishments of Sequoia students, staff and community.
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