Sequoia Sentinel

Sequoia PTSA's weekly newsletter in partnership with Sequoia High School Education Foundation

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Join the Business Sponsorship Program team!


The Business Sponsorship Program (BSP) is a partnership program chaired by Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF), and includes its fundraising partners: the Athletics Department, Sports Boosters, the PTSA, and Visual & Performing Arts Patrons. BSP invites businesses to partner with us to provide our students with a high-quality, well-rounded public education.


The BSP team is growing! Consider being a PTSA Partner on this team of committed Sequoia parents! Sign up here today!  


Note: PTSA does not have a meeting in December — see you Tuesday, Jan. 16!


Karen

PTSA President

PTSA

Appreciating Sequoia teachers and staff

On Friday, Nov. 17, slices of pie were served to the teachers and staff in gratitude for all they do for our community here at Sequoia. It was all thanks to our generous families who donated supplies, homemade and store-bought pies, and whipped cream, and worked the event. The Sequoia teachers and staff were delighted to choose from the many delicious pie options, and let us know how appreciated they felt.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Donate today: Raven Holiday Project 2023

Please sign up by Friday to help families in need in the Sequoia High School community through our Raven Holiday Project 2023 (formerly "Adopt a Family")! Sign up here to donate sweatshirts, gift cards, or an hour or two of your time. We are once again hoping to help TWICE the number of families as in pre-pandemic years. Gifts will focus on strengthening the student-school connection. If you would like to purchase multiple items, please sign up multiple times — each listing on this site is for one sweatshirt or one gift card. 


Por favor regístrese para ayudar a familias necesitadas dentro de la comunidad de la escuela preparatoria Sequoia a través de nuestro proyecto de días festivos Raven 2023 (anteriormente “adopte a una familia”). Regístrese aquí para donar sudaderas, tarjetas de regalo, o bien una o dos horas de su tiempo. Una vez más esperamos poder ayudar al menos al DOBLE número de familias que en los años anteriores a la pandemia. Los regalos se enfocarán en fortalecer la conexión entre los estudiantes y la escuela. Si desea adquirir múltiples artículos, por favor regístrese en múltiples ocasiones - cada registro en este lugar es para una sudadera o para una tarjeta de regalo. 


Questions? ¿Preguntas? Please contact Ann Kamensky, SHSEF Family Support Chair, annkamensky@gmail.com or 617-835-9586. Thank you! ¡Gracias!

SUHSD Middle College accepting applications

The SUHSD Middle College program at Cañada College is now accepting applications for Fall 2024. All classes are held at Cañada College and there is no cost. Learn more here: Middle College Video


Interested sophomores should speak to their counselor and attend one of our Parent/Student info sessions. Limited space for rising seniors:


1/18 SUHSD Boardroom 6:30-7:30 p.m.

1/31 https://smccd.zoom.us/j/83219974822

2/13 SUHSD Boardroom 6:30-7:30 p.m.

2/28 SUHSD Boardroom 6:30-7:30 p.m.


RSVP Here


All application components must be submitted by Friday, Mar. 15, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

Email us with questions or visit the website for more information or call 650-306-3120.


Hablamos Español! Gracias

Thank you.


Canada Middle College Team

ATHLETICS

Home games this week

12/4 Boys Soccer vs Menlo-Atherton - Frosh 6:00 pm

12/6 Boys Baskeball vs Sacred Heart Prep - Varsity 6:00 pm, JV 4:30 pm

12/7 Girls Soccer vs Archbishop Mitty - Varsity 4:30 pm, JV 6:00 pm

12/7 Boys Basketball vs Hillsdale - Frosh 7:00 pm

12/8 Boys Soccer vs South SF - Varsity 4:30 pm, JV 6:00 pm

12/9 Girls Basketball vs Piedmont Hills - Varsity 12:30 pm, JV 11:00 am

12/9 Boys Basketball vs Carlmont - Freshman 1:00 pm


For sports news, please join the Sequoia Boosters email list and follow individual teams on Instagram. View all sports schedules at SeqSports.com.

Jan. 20 - Trivia Night!

Sequoia is excited to add a new community event to the 2024 calendar. Join us for the first-ever Boosters Trivia Night with Director of Student Activities Corey Uhalde as MC! Registration includes bar snacks, small bites and a no-host bar. Prizes (and bragging rights) go to the top three teams. Proceeds benefit Sequoia athletics.


Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024

Obstacourse – 2636 Broadway, Redwood City

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. – Games begin at 7:00 p.m. 


Register individually or with a team. Volunteer to help us make this inaugural event a success.

Share winter sports news

The Boosters are looking for parents or superfans who can share photos and game updates to help shine the spotlight on soccer, basketball, and wrestling. Email Beth Rowell at lizabethrowell@gmail.com to find out more about being a winter team liaison.

HIGHLIGHTS

The Media Center is dedicated to designing and maintaining a library media program that supports, complements, and expands the instructional program of the school. Ms. Snow, a former teacher of English, digital photography, and journalism, is available to help you find resources for your research paper or she can help you build a digital project. Ms. Schadler knows the library catalog inside and out. Need to find a book? She can help! For the latest news, view the December 2023 newsletter.

EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Thank you sponsors!

SHSEF would like to thank and recognize our Diamond Level Business Sponsors, Oracle and Gunderson Dettmer, for their generous support. 


To learn more about how you can become a business sponsor, go to https://www.shsef.org/business-partners.

Help SHSEF support our students, staff, and families

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. Donate today.



PARENT EDUCATION

Dec. 5: What Should You Know? Fentanyl Education and Harm Reduction Strategies / ¿Qué debes saber? Educación sobre el fentanilo y estrategias de reducción de daños


Dec. 15 Parent Forum #28 (English) – How to Become Your Child’s Favorite Conversation Partner / Foro para padres # 28 (inglés) – Cómo convertirse en el compañero de conversación favorito de su hijo

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