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November 8 is opening night for Sequoia’s Fall Musical: Honk!. The play turns the classic fairy tale “The Ugly Duckling” into a fun, energetic reflection on tolerance. Thematically, it’s a perfect story to tell during an election season like the one we’re currently enduring. More importantly, it’s a perfect production to get kids excited about high school theater. To that end, Sequoia’s Talia Cain (helming her fourth musical as Sequoia’s drama teacher) will be inviting young students from local schools to attend the show. When the lights go down in Carrington Hall, we want some of those young people in the audience to envision themselves on that stage one day.
In a similar vein, Sequoia ASB students took over the main building on Friday afternoon in preparation for last night’s Haunted Hallways, an event designed to enchant kids in Redwood City and San Carlos. As they walk through the decorated spaces, interact with the high school students, and indulge their sweet tooth, we hope they’ll also form a positive mental image of themselves as future Sequoia Ravens.
Of course, if they were among the middle schoolers with whom I spoke last week at the homecoming game, they found their future selves playing with the pep band, performing with the dancers at halftime, leading the crowd with the cheer team, making a fourth down tackle, bouncing up and down in one of the homecoming floats, or celebrating the Ravens’ upset win with their friends in the bleachers. Nothing like an upset win against a top ranked team on homecoming night to make a school seem like a place you want to be someday. Thanks for the assist, Coach Mems!
Each event we host for the community is an opportunity for us to tell the story of our community and invite folks in. With this year’s 8th Grade Information Night coming up this week, we hope most folks in the crowd will have already had a positive experience on our campus. Next time you attend a concert, a game, or event at Sequoia, bring an amigo or neighbor with a young child along. Making a good impression is one of the things we love to do most. Sequoia is, after all, A Place Of Friends.
Have a great week!
Best,
Sean
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Oct. 29: Coffee chat with the principal | 29 de octubre: Cafecito con el director
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The PTSA is pleased to invite parents to enjoy a cup of coffee and conversation with Principal Sean Priest on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 9:00 a.m. in the Multi Purpose Room (MPR). | |  |
La Asociación de Padres, Maestros, y Estudiantes (PTSA por sus siglas en inglés) invita a los padres de familia a disfrutar de una taza de café y a conversar con el director Sean Priest el martes 29 de octubre a las 9:00 de la mañana en el salón de usos múltiples ("MPR"). | | |
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On sale for two weeks only: Gorgeous evergreens for the holidays
Why buy your evergreens from chain stores when you can support a small business as well as raise funds for the Class of 2027’s Safe & Sober Graduation Activities?
We are offering beautiful and fragrant wreaths and garlands, festive centerpieces, and cute reindeer at prices ranging from $25 - $42. We partner with a sustainably run family farm for this fundraiser. Items will be available for pickup in San Carlos in early December.
Visit the PTSA store on the Graduation Activities page to order your holiday decor. Last day to order is Nov. 10! Please share the link with your neighbors and friends.
Questions? Contact Alyson Brewer
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Become a PTSA Member Today!
Thanks to the members who have bought their 2024-25 PTSA Memberships this year! Your show of support for our parent/teacher/student organization is truly appreciated. Not sure if you've joined yet? Email to find out.
It is never too late to join. Visit the Sequoia PTSA webstore and buy your membership today. While you're at it, add your partner and student(s) too!
Please email with any questions.
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9th Graders explore college campuses thanks to SHSEF funds! | |
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College and career preparedness for all students is a main area SHSEF supports. This past Wednesday, all Sequoia 9th graders had the opportunity to visit and explore local college campuses. This experience, funded by SHSEF, inspires students and helps them ask more informed questions about college admissions, dorm life, and areas of study.
It’s because of our generous donors that we’re able to support opportunities like this. Help us support all our Ravens. Donate today.
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News from the Sequoia Media Center | |
Tickets for Sequoia Drama's Production of HONK On Sale Now! | |
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Get your tickets to see Sequoia Drama's fall musical production of HONK!
Showtimes:
- Friday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, November 9 at 2:00 p.m.(Sensory-Friendly Performance)
- Friday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, November 16 at 2:00 p.m. (Pay-What-You-Can Performance)
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15th Annual Making Dreams Come True Fundraiser | |
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Please join us on Friday, November 22, for the 15th annual Making Dreams Come True fundraising dinner put on by the Sequoia Dream Club. Learn about the challenges that undocumented students face as they pursue their educational goals and help celebrate their successes.
Tickets are available here.
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Join our team to become a Sequoia Academy Mentor | |
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For less than two hours a month from November to May, Sequoia Academy Mentors work one-on-one with students from the Digital Arts Academy or Health Careers Academy on career-related skills. Adults can support students by sharing their knowledge and experience in pursuing a successful and rewarding career. Whatever professional stage you are in, our students can learn from your career journey. Visit our website to learn more and sign up, or contact Greg Stein or Gregory Schmid.
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Home games this week and Senior Nights! | |
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See SEQSports.com for complete home and away schedules and don’t forget to follow @seqboosters on social media.
Cross country, girls flag, and Sequoia football compete on the road this week, while girls tennis and boys and girls water polo look to post-season play. Girls volleyball will wrap up their regular season with a final home game celebrating their seniors on Tuesday!
- 10/29 Girls Volleyball vs Burlingame - Varsity 5:30 pm, JV 4:00 pm - SENIOR NIGHT
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Oct. 29: SEEK: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World
Scott Shigeoka, Curiosity expert, Speaker, and Award-winning Author of SEEK
Curiosity has the power to transform your life and change the world. In his debut book, Seek, curiosity expert Scott Shigeoka blends cutting-edge research with vulnerable storytelling to teach us engaging ways to strengthen our curiosity muscles. Register.
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Martes 29 de octubre de 2024: BUSCAR: Cómo la curiosidad puede transformar tu vida y cambiar al mundo
Scott Shigeoka, experto en curiosidades, orador y autor galardonado de BUSCAR
La curiosidad tiene el poder de transformar tu vida y cambiar el mundo. En su libro debut Buscar, el experto en curiosidad Scott Shigeoka combina investigaciones de vanguardia con narraciones vulnerables para enseñarnos formas interesantes de fortalecer nuestros músculos de la curiosidad. Registro.
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Nov. 6: The Teen Brain: A Conversation with Filmmaker Tiffany Shlain
Tiffany Shlain, Artist, Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker, Founder of Webby Awards
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Miércoles 6 de noviembre de 2024:
El cerebro adolescente: una conversación con la cineasta Tiffany Shlain
Tiffany Shlain, artista, cineasta nominada al Emmy, fundadora de los premios Webby
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Join us for a conversation and film screening with Emmy-nominated filmmaker Tiffany Shlain. Her short film, The Teen Brain, explores what's happening in the teenage brain, illuminating that teenagers are super-learners with brains that are undergoing rapid and significant remodeling and development. Register. | | |
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Únete a nosotros para conversar y disfrutar la proyección de una película con la cineasta nominada al Emmy Tiffany Shlain. Su cortometraje El cerebro adolescente explora lo que sucede en el cerebro adolescente y revela que los adolescentes son súper aprendices con cerebros que están experimentando de manera rápida y significativa tanto remodelación como desarrollo. Registro.
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Meeting about youths / reunión sobre jovenes | |
Please join us at our Youth Town Hall and come share your voice. What can create more safety, fun, and opportunity for youth in Redwood City? Better community for youth builds a better community for all. We want to hear from youth, parents, caregivers, and other adults in Redwood City and North Fair Oaks. Your input will help the City plan for greater public safety for all. | | |
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