Appreciating our Sequoia Teachers & Staff | |
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On Friday, Nov. 22, 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 pies and supplies 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.
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Join us as a chaperone for a science adventure! Sequoia's IB Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS) teachers Ms. Yeung and Mr. Rivera are planning some exciting field work and class projects that will enrich our Sequoia juniors and seniors' experiences in IB ESS. We are looking for field trip chaperones for these fun excursions. No preparation, training, or driving required! Just a friendly, reliable adult is all we need! (Volunteers will need to complete a quick clearance form with the district to participate; it takes only 5-10 minutes.)
Please click this link to find out more and sign up. Thank you!
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Holiday Lunch for Teachers and Staff! | |
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Show your appreciation for our fantastic Sequoia teachers & staff by donating food, drinks, gift cards, or your time at the holiday lunch on Thursday, Dec. 19. The event is hosted by the PTSA! Click here to sign up to donate items or volunteer during the event. Shifts are from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 12:30-2:45 p.m. Contact Katherine Schembri with any questions. Thank you!
Muestre su apreciación por nuestros maestros y el maravilloso personal de Sequoia con su donación de comida, bebidas, tarjetas de regalo o ayudando en el evento el jueves 19 de diciembre. ¡El anfitrión del evento es PTSA! Regístrese aquí para donar cosas o ayudar el día del evento (oportunidades desde 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 12:30-2:45 p.m.). Comuníquese con Katherine Schembri si tiene alguna duda al respecto. ¡Gracias!
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Support the class of 2025: Purchase from Honey Bear Trees | |
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Honey Bear Trees are back for the holidays. Mention Sequoia PTSA or bring the attached flyer to their San Carlos location at 1579 El Camino Real, across from Trader Joe's.
Honey Bear Trees will donate 15% of your tree and/or wreath purchase to the Sequoia PTSA, which will use the funds to support the senior class’s safe and sober graduation celebration.
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Have you joined the PTSA yet? | |
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Ten minutes and $20 is all it takes to make our Unaliyi spirit stronger! Click here to join online.
Or, prefer not to pay with PayPal? Fill out the membership form in English or Spanish, put the form and your check in an envelope and drop it off at the school office. We'll take care of the rest!
Email Dana Rechin for questions.
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THANK YOU, SEQUOIA BUSINESS PARTNERS! | |
SHSEF would like to thank and recognize our Diamond Level Business Partners (Gunderson Dettmer and Oracle) as well as our Platinum Level Business Partners (Goetz Bros. and JM Lehman Construction, Inc.) for their generous support. To learn more about how you can become a business partner, go to SHSEF Business Partner Program and become a partner today! | |
Gift of Giving: Thank You to Our Donors! | |
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Thanks to your gifts, we’ve raised over $150k toward our $650k goal! This will enable us to fund impactful staff members, including a second college counselor and a mental health counselor, to support our students. We rely on our community’s generosity to raise funds to provide critical programs to all our Ravens.
Help us continue to make an impact by crossing the $250k mark before Dec. 31. Now is also a great time to look for holiday/year-end corporate matching from your employer. This giving season, consider a gift to SHSEF. Donate today.
| Raven Holiday Project 2024 | |
Please sign up to help families in need in the Sequoia HS community through our Raven Holiday Project 2024 (formerly "Adopt a Family"). Sign up to donate sweatshirts, gift cards, or an hour or two of your time. We are once again hoping to give gift bags to at least 200 students and their families. Your gifts will help us strengthen the student-school connection. If you want to purchase multiple items, please sign up multiple times—each sign-up is for one sweatshirt or one gift card. Questions? Please contact Ann Kamensky, SHSEF Family Support Chair, at annkamensky@gmail.com or 617-835-9586. Thank you! ¡Gracias! | |
News from the Sequoia Media Center | |
Dec. 8: Last day to donate to hospitalized children | |
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Sequoia’s ASB Community Service program is hosting an event where students can write letters to children who are spending the holidays in the hospital. We will be creating gift baskets to go with the handwritten letters. We are asking for donations to help create the gift baskets and hope you can support our project! If you are able to donate, click here or on the QR code below.
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Edgenuity Lab Hours Study Week & Finals Week with Mr. Calles in Room B-8 | |
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Study Week 12/9-12/13: Mon.-Fri., 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Finals Week 12/16-12/19: Mon.-Wed., 2:00-4:00 p.m. and Thur., 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (closed on Fri.).
The deadline for seniors to complete Edgenuity / credit recovery is May 30. Please contact your assigned counselor if you have any questions.
Horario del Laboratorio de Edgenuity en la semana de estudio y semana de exámenes finales con el Sr. Calles en el salón B-8.
Semana de estudio diciembre 9-13: lunes a viernes, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Semana de exámenes finales diciembre 16-19: lunes a miércoles, 2:00-4:00 p.m. y jueves de 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m (cerrado el viernes).
La fecha límite para los estudiantes del grado 12 para completar Edgenuity / recuperación de créditos es el 30 de mayo. Comunícate con tu consejero asignado si tienes alguna pregunta.
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Sequoia High School's Fruit Troops club—a group of IB students working to lessen food waste—is reaching out to people in the community who have excess fruit growing in their yards. These students want to harvest your fruit for you! They will then donate this fruit to a local charity. If you would like the fruit growing in your yard to go to a good cause, please fill out the following short form so that Fruit Troops can get in touch with you. | |
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Dec. 11: Artificial Intelligence and The Future of Learning: 5 Things Parents and Educators Should Know About AI
Isabelle Hau, executive director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, offers a practical and accessible guide for parents and educators, outlining the key things they need to know to help children thrive in an AI-enhanced future. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available.
Register here.
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11 de diciembre: Inteligencia artificial y el futuro del aprendizaje: 5 cosas que los padres y educadores deben saber sobre la IA
Isabelle Hau, directora ejecutiva del Acelerador de Aprendizaje de Stanford, ofrece una guía práctica y accesible para padres y educadores, que describe los aspectos clave que necesitan saber para ayudar a los niños a prosperar en un futuro mejorado por la inteligencia artificial (IA). Interpretación simultánea en español estará disponible.
Regístrese aquí.
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Dec. 13: Parent Forum #36 (English): Getting Through the Holidays as a Single Parent
What is the best way to get through the holidays as a single parent? Let's face it, solo parenting during the holidays is hard! Join us for a new Parent Forum (English) with Eran Magen, PhD, population health psychologist and founder of Parenting for Humans.
Register here.
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13 de diciembre: Foro para padres #36 (en inglés): Cómo pasar las vacaciones como padre soltero
¿Cuál es la mejor forma de pasar las vacaciones como padre soltero? ¡Afrontémoslo, criar solos a los hijos durante las fiestas es difícil! Únase al nuevo Foro para Padres (en inglés) con Eran Magen, PhD, psicólogo de salud poblacional y fundador de Crianza para Humanos.
Regístrese aquí.
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Home games this week
12/10 Girls Soccer vs Sacred Heart Prep - Varsity 4:30 pm, JV 6:15 pm
12/11 Boys Soccer vs San Mateo - Varsity 4:30 pm, JV 6:00 pm
12/12 Girls Soccer vs Mt. View - Varsity 4:30 pm, JV 6:15 pm
12/13 Girls Basketball vs Palo Alto - Varsity 6:00 pm, JV 4:30 pm
12/14 Boys Basketball vs Alisal - Varsity 3:00 pm, JV 1:30 pm, Frosh 4:00 pm
12/14 Boys Soccer vs Woodside - Varsity 11:00 am, JV 1:00 pm
Trivia Night
Test your knowledge at Sequoia’s 2nd annual Trivia Night. Register here as an individual or with a team of up to 4!
Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025
Obstacourse: 2636 Broadway, Redwood City
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., games begin at 7:00 p.m.
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