Welcome to the new school year, Raven Families!

I hope everyone had a wonderful summer! I am the 2023-24 Sequoia PTSA President, Karen Gebhart. I am excited about everything we have in store for Sequoia this upcoming school year.  

One of the hardest things about the middle of August is warming up our engines for the school year to start, both for students and families. So I’ll ease you into it with key dates for you and your families:

1. Monday, August 14: Sequoia Photo Day for 10-12th graders. By now, you should have received an email from Mr. Gooch with the details. YES, 12th graders take photos even though many will also take senior portraits later.
2. Monday, August 14: Staff Luncheon to welcome new and returning staff. I am happy to report that our donations and volunteer spots filled up FAST. Wow, Sequoia, you never cease to amaze me!
3. Tuesday, August 15: Freshman and new student orientation. Click here for all the details. This includes “Sequoia 101” for parents 5-6 p.m. in Carrington Hall
4. Wednesday, August 16: first day of school. Your student will receive their schedules late Tuesday, via Infinite Campus.
5. Saturday, August 19: Alumni Picnic
6. Thursday, August 31: Back to School Night on campus 6:30-8:30 p.m.
7. Tuesday, September 5: Principal’s Welcome 7-8 p.m. in Carrington Hall

See you out there, and GO RAVENS!

Karen Gebhart

2023-24 Sequoia PTSA President

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The 16^th Annual Sequoia High School Alumni Association “Celebrate Sequoia” picnic, catered by Bianchini’s Catering, will be held Sat. Aug. 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the beautiful Sequoia campus. Activities include campus tours; Sequoia Treble Clef a cappella group and cheerleaders performance; vintage car display; Purple Patriot award recognition for student Sofia Rava, who has significantly benefitted Sequoia High School as student leader of the Treble Clef and co-leader of the Drama Club.   

All Sequoians are welcome (alumni, students, parents, staff, PTSA, Boosters, Education Foundation, and community members). Tickets are $45 per person. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door at $50 per person. Reservations due by Aug. 16 and may be made online at www.SequoiaAlumni.org, or by calling (650) 592-5822 or emailing SHSAA@SequoiaAlumni.org.

Looking for a parent to come in Wed. mornings for two hours to help with clerical work on a specific project. Person needs to be an independent worker. Past volunteers worked the same job for an average of three years while their students were attending SHS. Please contact Teresa Ignaitis if interested. Thanks!

Check out the Media Center website to learn more about this great resource for Sequoia students.

Football season kicks off on Friday 8/25 with a Varsity travel game to Kona, Hawaii before their home opener on Terremere Field vs Patterson on Friday 9/1. Electronic season passes and individual game tickets can only be purchased via GoFan.co.  

Boys Water Polo will prep for their promotion to the top PAL Bay Division with scrimmages against HMB on Thursday, August 24. Varsity plays at 4:00 p.m., followed by JV at 5:00 p.m. See SEQSports.com for the schedule, plus information on all Sequoia’s fall sports programs.

Join the Sequoia Sport & Spirit Boosters or renew for 2022-23 at SequoiaBoosters.org. Your donation supports all of our student athletes all year long! Membership starts at just $10, and Boosters platinum, gold and silver members receive free entry to all regular season home sporting events, plus exclusive donor gifts including: 

• Sequoia-branded tote bag*
• Rechargeable SEQ branded handwarmers*
• Insulated Sequoia tumbler with lid*
• Boosters magnets

*See Boosters Benefits and Donor Levels for details.