Sequoia Sentinel
October 3, 2021
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Sequoia PTSA's weekly eNewsletter in partnership with the Sequoia High School Education Foundation |
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Happy fall!
Looks like fall is officially here even if Mother Nature didn't get the memo! We are excited to kick off October with our first official PTSA meeting this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. (Meeting ID: 883 8444 8369 Passcode: 089276). Mr. Priest will start with a "state of the school" talk, and time permitting, answer questions. The mission of the PTSA is to provide parents, teachers, and students with information, and we are happy to announce that Safe Routes to School will be doing a presentation regarding safety and how to get involved. In our last Sentinel, we had a link to a petition asking the City to look at traffic around the school and specifically at Elwood and Brewster, which will also be discussed.
I recently attended the Superintendent's Parent Advisory Council and Dr. Williams re-iterated the District’s commitment to keeping everyone on campus. Thankfully, it seems as if our county's positive COVID cases are going down, which is allowing all the schools in the district to open up even more and provide more opportunities for kids and parents to get together on campus. Although Sequoia is not doing an in-person 8th Grade Shadow Program, we are running school tours for potential students on three Saturdays: October 23, November 20, and January 22. If you would like to tour along as well, we are looking for four to five people each Saturday to follow the ASB (Associated Student Body) student-led tours. It's an opportunity for you to meet potential incoming parents and tell them about your great (hopefully!) experience at Sequoia, answer questions, and get a glimpse of the school through the students’ eyes. Please email me with any questions.
There is also a link in this Sentinel to provide snacks for the upcoming PSAT this month.
Thank you for your time, donations, and support of Sequoia. Feel free to email us feedback, good, bad, etc. We want to be a voice for all at Sequoia.
Karen Eller Ha
2021-22 PTSA President
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Campus tours are back - need parent chaperones! |
We are bringing back our campus tours on Saturdays for current 8th graders and their families! These tours are a great opportunity for potential Sequoia families to tour the school, meet parents and teachers and start experiencing all the goodness that Sequoia brings. It is always nice to have a parent volunteer with each tour group (the tours are led by leadership students) so that they are able to provide a parent perspective and input on certain topics. Two to three parents would accompany each of the tours to chime in when they feel comfortable/appropriate with information and anecdotes and also answer any questions from the parent perspective!
We expect the time to be from 9:45 until 11:30 a.m. (tours begin at 10:00 a.m.; final tour departs at 10:30 a.m. or a few minutes after, and tours are expected to run about 60 minutes). Meet at the front steps of the school. Sign up here.
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Help with supplies for the PSAT |
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eScrip lets you raise money for Sequoia PTSA when you shop |
Automatically earn for your favorite causes when you buy everyday things.
- Select Sequoia High School PTSA as the organization you support.
- Register your credit card or store club card to start raising money for PTSA every time you shop!
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Oct 4: Last call for mini-grant applications |
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The deadline to submit an application for a mini-grant is Monday, October 4. Grants of up to $750 are awarded to students, teachers, staff members and school groups who need financial support for projects or supplies that benefit the Sequoia community. Additional information and instructions can be found on the PTSA page of the SHS website.
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Reflections 2021-2022 theme: "I Will Change the World by..."
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Don't ignore your inner artist! It's time to start working on your Reflections project for this year's Reflections theme I Will Change the World by....Tema: Cambiar El Mundo...
Enter your artwork and reflect about its meaning to you in one of six categories:
- Dance Choreography
- Film Production
- Literature
- Music Composition
- Photography
- Visual Arts
All entries will be recognized for their artistic achievement. Participation itself is a meaningful contribution to the Sequoia community! First-place finishers in each category enter the district competition, district winners move on to the state competition, and state winners move on to compete nationally.
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Do you have questions for our Sequoia 2021-2022 PTSA Board? Reach Karen Eller Ha, PTSA President and the rest of the team at sequoiaptsa@gmail.com.
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Our mission is to positively impact the lives of all children and families. |
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¡Bienvenido de nuevo a That's So Raven y feliz mes de la Herencia Hispana!
Esta Semana en That's So Raven:
1:39 Característica de Animadoras
3:02 El Centro de Familias con Sra. Macias
3:58 Preguntas con Estudiantes de ASB
“That’s So Raven” is a Sequoia ASB Production.
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Sequoia's Academy Mentor Program is looking for mentors! |
Would you like to transform the trajectory of a Sequoia student? Become a Sequoia Academy mentor. For less than two hours a month from November-May, Sequoia High School Academy mentors work one-on-one with students from the Digital Arts Academy or Health Careers Academy on career-related skills.
Adults can support a student by sharing their knowledge and experience about how to take steps towards a successful and rewarding career. Join our team! Whatever stage you are in, our students can learn from your career journey. Please refer to our website or contact our coordinators Greg Stein or Gregory Schmid for more information about how to participate in this year's hybrid program.
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10/5 girls tennis vs. Terra Nova - varsity 4:00 p.m.
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10/5 girls volleyball vs. Hillsdale - freshman 4:00 p.m., JV 5:00 p.m., varsity 6:15 p.m.
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10/6 girls golf vs. Woodside - varsity 4:00 p.m. - home course Mariners Point.
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10/7 girls tennis vs. El Camino - varsity 4:00 p.m.
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10/7 boys water polo vs. Capuchino - varsity 5:00 p.m.
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Join the Boosters to support Sequoia athletes |
Your annual Individual Donation helps Boosters support all of our student athletes all year long! Renew your membership or join Boosters early to make sure the Ravens start their season off strong. 2021-22 Platinum, Gold, and Silver donors receive admission to all regular season athletic events, plus donor gifts like Boosters-branded stadium seats and other Sequoia fan gear based on donor level. Join Sequoia Boosters.
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Volunteers needed for concession stand |
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Boosters would love to open the BBQ stand, but we need volunteers to make it happen! Sign up for a shift in the concession stand, on the BBQ, or in the merchandise booth - and bring a friend! Slots are available for our remaining home football games on October 15 and October 29.
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Oct. 14: senior parents save the date |
We are planning a Zoom meeting on Thursday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss fundraising and coordination of year-end activities for our seniors. If you are interested in serving on the coordinating committee or otherwise want to get involved, please save the date. A Zoom invitation will be sent out in the coming weeks. Please email questions.
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THE PARENT EDUCATION SERIES |
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What do you say? Talking with Kids to Build Stress Tolerance and Motivation |
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Bill Stixrud, PhD, and Ned Johnson, national bestselling authors of The Self-Driven Child.
Thursday, Oct. 7, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Online Event (Webinar)
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Mindful Parenting: Reducing Covid Stress and Anxiety (in Spanish) |
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Leo Zarazua, Mindfulness Educator, Mission Be.
Wednesday, October 6, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Online Event (Webinar)
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Supporting Your Child’s Healthy Decisions in the Transition Back to School |
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Eduardo Torres, Senior Prevention Specialist, Prevention Solutions.
Tuesday, October 12, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Online Event (Webinar)
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Are My Kids Safe? What Parents Should Know About the Online Environment |
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Pamela Estes, Esq., San Mateo Human Trafficking Program Coordinator.
Thursday, October 14, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Online Event (Webinar)
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND EVENTS |
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Ride the SamTrans to school! |
Do you hate the stress of traffic during school drop-offs and pick-ups? If so, consider having your kids ride the SamTrans bus to school! Several bus routes serve Sequoia High school, and youth bus fare is only $1.10 one way.
Please consider advocating for extensions of the bus route that will link 12+ schools.
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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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