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Hey, Raven Families!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have canceled Tuesday’s PTSA meeting. There will be no meeting on Tuesday, April 1. See you in May for the last meeting of the year!

Hey, Class of 2026!

Now is the time to begin our planning for Class of 2026 Graduation Activities. Yes, we start planning now for next year’s graduation. We will host a brief but impactful social on April 23 at 6:30 p.m. That evening we will explain the activities and ask for volunteers. It’s super fun to be a part of it all! Contact Karen Gebhart for location.

PTSA

April 4: Show your appreciation for Sequoia Teachers & Staff!

On Friday, April 4 (the morning after Open House), the PTSA will treat our staff and teachers to espresso drinks and breakfast. Show your appreciation and support for our hard-working Sequoia team by donating breakfast items or volunteering on campus on Friday, April 4. Multiple shifts are available. Sign up to contribute food or volunteer your time!

It’s a great way to spend time on campus and thank our staff in person! Reach out to Katherine Schembri with questions. Thank you!

¡Muestre su agradecimiento para nuestro personal y maestros!

El día viernes 4 de abril (la mañana siguiente a “Casa Abierta”), la PTSA le dará a nuestro personal y maestros café y desayuno. Muestre su apreciación y apoyo para nuestro equipo que trabaja arduamente en Sequoia, ya sea donando comida para el desayuno u ofreciendo su tiempo en la escuela el día viernes 4 de abril. Tenemos múltiples turnos para ayudar. Apúntese aquí con comida o con su tiempo.

Es una buena manera de pasar tiempo en el campus y agradecer al personal directamente. Mande un mensaje a Katherine Schembri con cualquier pregunta. ¡Gracias!

Sequoia needs your help this spring

Want to help students thrive during IB Exam season? Curious about how IB Exams work?

Sign up here to assist during an IB Exam! 

Three reasons you'll love this volunteer opportunity: 

REDUCE A STUDENT'S STRESS LEVEL. Your support and smile can make a huge difference for a nervous student!

BE PART OF SOMETHING BIG. The IB requires a 1:20 adult to student ratio for exams. With nearly 400 students taking 1600 exams, Sequoia needs a huge team to make this work. 

IT'S EASY. No need to prepare anything! Our staff will give you the simple instructions you need to feel helpful and successful. All we need is your presence!

March 31: Junior Achievement Award applications open

Calling all juniors! Applications for the Junior Achievement Award open on March 31. This award recognizes students for academic success, community service, and/or resilience. It’s a great opportunity to start your college essays, to be recognized for your hard work, and to earn extra money to continue your education. 

The deadline to submit is Monday, April 21, 10:00 p.m. Click here for more information and to apply. Email Erika Nelson with questions.

Join the SHSEF Board and make a difference

We’re shaping the SHSEF Board for next year! Are you organized and amazing at planning and running events? We have an opportunity for you: we’re looking for a coordinator for certain SHSEF events!

Or, are you looking for a chance to get involved with one-off projects from time to time? We’re always looking for key volunteers to help us out throughout the year. We are all donating our time here, and it takes a village to make our programs come alive.

Interested in joining us? Email president@shsef.org.

Mock interviewers needed!

It's an easy and fun volunteer opportunity for anyone who has interviewed for a job before. Sign up for 1, 2, or 3 hours! We'd love for you to bring a spouse, colleague, or friend if they'd like to volunteer, we need more professionals than ever before.

When: Thursday, April 17 10:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Where: Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

How: Sign Up Here

Prom

This year's prom will be held at the Lake Chalet in Oakland. While the distance is roughly equivalent to past year's events in San Francisco, we are aware of the logistics associated with traveling across the bay. We also want to emphasize that the Lake Chalet strongly discourages anyone from driving personal cars to the venue, since there is no available on-site parking. In light of this, Sequoia is committed to offering low-cost charter bus transportation to and from Lake Chalet. 

This bus transportation will be available for $10 round trip. All students who travel to the venue on the bus must return on the bus as well. Busses will depart from and return to Sequoia at staggered times, and availability on specific buses is first-come, first-served. Bus transportation may be booked at the Student Activities Center during Prom ticket sale sessions.

Prom Ticket Sales

• "One-Day" Sale - Thursday, April (lunch) and Friday, April 4 (after school) - $110 (Guests $125)
• Regular Ticket Sales - Monday, April 14 - April 23 (Lunch) - $125
• Last Chance Ticket Sales - Thursday, April 24 - Friday, April 25 - $150

No tickets will be sold after Friday, April 25.

• We are asking all students and parents to complete a DANCE AGREEMENT FORM (physical copy, must be turned in to purchase a ticket). Please review the contents of this form with your student. 
• Guest tickets will be sold only with a completed DANCE GUEST PASS. Sequoia students accept responsibility for their guests.

Note: We understand the high price of attending this event. As costs rise universally, we continue doing our best to keep prices as manageable as possible. The cost for us for each guest attendee is $135 per person (cost of buses is additional), and we have been working all year to subsidize the per ticket price. Qualifying students may check in with the Family Center to purchase reduced-cost tickets. 

We also offer a program for families who are able to sponsor a partial or full prom ticket for another student. Please CLICK HERE for details. 

Grad Night tickets on sale!

Seniors, get ready to celebrate Grad Night, June 6-7 at Boomers in Modesto! Celebrate with activities including go karts, laser tag, mini golf and bumper boats! 

Tickets are available for $ $100 through April 30. After that, tickets are $120 until the event. Ticket cost includes Boomers admission, activities (photo booth and casino games) and transportation. Purchase tickets here before the price increases!  

Home Games this week

• 3/31 Softball vs St. Ignatius Prep - JV 4:00 pm
• 4/1 Badminton vs Woodside - Varsity 4:00 pm
• 4/1 Boys Tennis vs Half Moon Bay - Varsity 4:00 pm
• 4/1 Baseball vs Half Moon Bay - JV 4:00 pm
• 4/2 Softball vs Notre Dame-Belmont - Varsity 4:00 pm
• 4/2 Girls Lacrosse vs Castilleja -Varsity 7:00 pm, JV 5:30 pm
• 4/2 Boys Volleyball vs Woodside - Varsity 5:45 pm
• 4/3 Softball vs Half Moon Bay - Varsity 4:00 pm
• 4/4 Swimming vs Woodside - 3:30 pm

Boosters Online Auction closes Wed. 4/2

Bay Area restaurants, retailers, photographers, tutors and fitness instructors are rooting for the Ravens! Please support the local businesses supporting Sequoia in the Online Auction open now through Wednesday.

Bid on these auction highlights and more!

-Prom and senior portrait packages

-Wine & Dine packages

-Tutoring and college counseling

-Warriors, Giants and other events

-Team Baskets from each Sequoia sports team!

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Like to Run? No Foolin' Foot Race!

Join us for the third annual San Carlos Parks and Recreation Foundation’s No Foolin' Foot Race on Saturday, April 26, 2025! Take on the challenging 5K or 10K trail race; younger kids run the 1-mile kids’ race through beautiful Big Canyon and Eaton Parks to benefit San Carlos trail maintenance and improvements. Register today!

¿Le gusta correr? ¡Caminata Sin Tonterías!

Únase a nosotros para la tercer camninata anual organizada por la Fundación de Parques y Recreación de San Carlos, ¨"Caminata Sin Tonterías", este sábado 26 de abril del 2025. Compita en la carrera de 5 ó 10 Km., los niños más jóvenes pueden correr la carrera de 1 milla a través del hermoso Big Canyon y los parques de Eaton a beneficio de mantener las rutas en los parques de San Carlos. Regístrese aquí hoy mismo