Sequoia PTSA's weekly eNewsletter in partnership with the Sequoia High School Education Foundation |
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It sometimes seems like the students who show up in January are different from the ones who went away in December. Twelfth graders, of course, are “suffering” profoundly from senioritis. Graduation and the end of all this childishness can’t come soon enough. Bless their hearts. For ninth-graders, in addition to physical changes inherent to adolescence, their timidity is wearing off. It’s dawning on them that there’s mischief to be made – good and bad. Tenth graders are at sea. Signs of restlessness appear in all the ways you imagine they would. “How long can this possibly go on?” is the subtext to most conversations I have with sophomores.
The stress of 11th grade casts its pall perhaps most acutely: for some students, the realization that time is running out to get their act together sharpens. For others, pressure mounts – misguided as it may be – that every test/assignment/project/comment could make or break their pathway to success. My heart aches around this time every year for eleventh graders. It’s going to be ok, Ravens!
How these general trends manifest with your individual student at home might make your heart ache, too. It also might make your blood boil. Bottom line: it’s not easy being a teenager. We probably remember those who inspired us in adolescence because they, at least in appearance, demonstrated some level of empathy for our struggles.
In my experience, that inspiration often blossoms in a different part of the garden than where we spend most of our days tending. I hope you are able to help your student understand that, as important as the results of an IB IA or the SAT might seem, they do not measure the things that truly make a difference. Namely:
- The power every student has to be a good friend
- The limits of their potential
- The bounds of their creativity
- The depths of their kindness and empathy
- Their integrity and strength character
- The joy their sense of humor brings
I’m looking forward to getting through another spring semester with our students. I will have a smile on my face throughout.
Have a great week!
Sean
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Requesting items for the Staff Room |
In an effort to keep the Staff Room a nice place for our faculty to gather, we are looking for a few items. Please email Dee Dee Clark if you have any of these items to donate: silverware (forks, spoons, knives), salad plates, glass drinking cups.
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Jan. 28: Winter Masquerade Ball |
Sequoia ASB presents a Winter Masquerade Ball to students on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 8:00-11:00 p.m. Held at the Fox Theater in downtown Redwood City, students are invited to enjoy a Masquerade Ball themed dance filled with music and dancing with their fellow Sequoia classmates. Students are encouraged, but not required, to dress on theme in semi-formal attire.
Tickets for the dance are being sold in the Student Activities Center during lunchtime from Monday, Jan. 23 through Friday, Jan 27 for $45. Tickets are limited supply and will not be sold at the door. Guests from other schools may be invited with the completion of a guest pass, which can be found in the Student Activities Center, and the purchase of a dance ticket.
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Costa Rica Youth Exchange |
Spanish confidence thrives when we are open to new people, new outlooks, and new challenges. Since 1998, our Costa Rica high school summer exchange brings youth together in a mutually shared experience of friendship and community spirit. Visiting teens thrive in our welcoming school culture, as well as share mornings and lunchtime (four days week). We've developed a special core of relaxed/non-academic sessions that are both fun and socially interactive with local teens.
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January news from the Media Center |
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The Edgenuity lab is OPEN |
10th-12th grade students: If you are working on making up classes (D/F grades) for graduation and/or A-G requirements through our online credit recovery program Edgenuity, please know that the Edgenuity lab is open. Contact your assigned counselor if you are unsure if you need to make up classes. Edgenuity teacher: Mr. Calles, room 210. When: Mondays and Thursdays, 4:00-6:00 p.m. **Seniors must complete Edgenuity classes by June 2, no exceptions.
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Come watch us play
Support the Ravens by attending home games. Complete winter sports schedules are now posted at SeqSports.com.
Let’s go, Ravens!
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Jan. 23: Freshman Boys Basketball vs. San Mateo, 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 24: Varsity Boys Wrestling vs. Oceana, 3:00 p.m.
Jan. 24: Girls Soccer vs. Woodside, Varsity 4:30/JV 6:00 p.m.
Jan. 24: Boys Basketball vs. Hillsdale, Varsity 6:00 p.m/JV 4:30 p.m.
Jan. 25: Girls Basketball vs. Capuchino, Varsity 6:00 p.m./JV 4:30 p.m.
Jan. 28: Freshman Boys Soccer vs. Burlingame, 1:00 p.m.
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Spring sports tryouts begin January 30 |
Tryouts for baseball, softball, lacrosse, badminton, swimming, track & field, stunt, boys tennis, boys golf, and boys volleyball are coming up, and many teams are holding pre-season conditioning sessions. See SeqSports.com/SpringTryouts for tryout schedules and details. New and returning athletes must register on SportsNet and submit an updated Physical Form.
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Interested in checking out boys volleyball? Come join us for conditioning every weekday at 6 p.m. in Gym 3 and get on the distribution list. Tryouts will be the week of January 30 – time and location TBD. |
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Planning for Sequoia’s Crab Feed Dinner (Saturday, March 11) is in full swing. To make this event a success, we need volunteers to help in the following areas: procurement and event logistics. We also need Sequoia athletes to help serve. Email to get involved.
For donations: If you love hosting parties or you're just looking for a reason to hang out more with your Sequoia community members, how about offering to host a party? It's a great way to bring together Sequoia families and make new friends while benefiting our athletes. Parties can be adult-only gatherings, teen/kid events, or fun for the whole family.
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Jan. 23: Boosters Meeting |
Please join us in the SHS staff lounge to review grant requests, hear from our athletic director, and plan for the upcoming Crab Feed Dinner & Auction, Monday, Jan. 23, 7:00 p.m. in room 233. |
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SHSEF supports students in reaching highest potential |
Did you know 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.
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THE PARENT EDUCATION SERIES |
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Dr. Ross W. Greene, renowned child psychologist and New York Times bestselling author of Lost at School and The Explosive Child, explains how to cultivate better parent-child relationships while also nurturing empathy, honesty, resilience, and independence.
Dr. Ross W. Greene, renombrado psicólogo infantil y New York Times autor superventas del Lost at School y The Explosive Child, explica cómo cultivar mejores relaciones entre padres e hijos y, al mismo tiempo, fomentar la empatía, la honestidad, la resiliencia y la independencia. Enlace de zoom.
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Join us for a special conversation with Judge LaDoris Hazzard Cordell, author of Her Honor: My Life on the Bench (2021). As the first female African American judge in Northern California and the first female African American Superior Court judge in Santa Clara County, Judge Cordell was a trailblazer in the courtroom and beyond.
Únase a nosotros para una conversación especial con la jueza LaDoris Hazzard Cordell, autora de Her Honor: My Life en el banquillo…(2021). Como la primera afroamericana en el norte de California y la primera jueza afroamericana del Tribunal Superior en el condado de Santa Clara, la jueza Cordell fue una pionera en la sala del tribunal y más allá. Enlace de zoom.
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STAY ON TOP OF THINGS AT SEQUOIA |
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There are many communication resources at Sequoia besides the Sentinel. Here are a few of our favorites:
Sequoia High School Website
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Home page: Includes the Bell Schedule.
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Calendar. Note: Sequoia only posts schedule abnormalities here, so unless otherwise noted, assume a normal week:
- Mon. - A Day
- Tues. - B Day
- Wed. - Collab. Day
- Thurs. - A Flex Day
- Fri. - B Flex Day
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Infinite Campus: Includes a student-specific daily calendar.
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Sequoia 101: information on all things Sequoia.
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Staff and Student Bulletin: everything from student announcements, to the sports schedule, to all the available clubs. Read it on the website, or subscribe to get it twice a week in your email.
PTSA Resources
Student News
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That's So Raven Announcements: subscribe to Sequoia High School ASB's YouTube channel and set up alerts so you'll know when these fun and informational vlogs post.
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Raven Report: The student news site of Sequoia High School.
Quick Links:
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CONTRIBUTE TO THE SENTINEL |
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