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Welcome to the New School Year, Raven Families!

I hope everyone had a relaxing summer filled with quality time, fun adventures, and lasting memories.

My name is Francoise Monet, and I am honored to serve as your 2026–2027 Sequoia PTSA President. I am incredibly excited for the year ahead and grateful to work alongside an outstanding team of dedicated volunteers who make so much of what we do possible. I would also like to extend my sincere appreciation to our entire PTSA Board for their continued commitment to supporting our students, staff, and school community.

This year, I am pleased to welcome several new members to our leadership team:



• Adam Rosen, Treasurer
• Tanya Jankot, Vice President of Special Projects
• Pam Swint, Vice President of Communications & Outreach
• Stephanie Beauchamps, Mini Grants Chair

We are also fortunate to have many experienced board members returning to new or continuing roles, including:

• Andy Kitt, Vice President
• Tiffany Gonzalez, Recording Secretary
• Susan Raymond, Auditor
• Tina Hymer and Shabnam Moon, Grad Night Co-Chairs

A very special thank you goes to Stacie Ciraulo, who has graciously stepped into the role of Hospitality Chair. Her enthusiasm and willingness to serve our staff and community are greatly appreciated.

As we prepare for the start of school, here are a few important dates to keep on your calendar. I also encourage you to bookmark the Sequoia High School Calendar to stay up to date throughout the year.

📅 Key Dates to Kick Off the School Year

Wednesday, August 26 – 📸 Photo Day for 10th–12th Graders

• You should have received an email from Mr. Uhalde with details.
• Yes, seniors should still take their school photo, even if they are scheduling separate senior portraits through CADY studios.
• Ninth graders will have their school photos taken during orientation on Tuesday, August 11.

Monday, August 10 – 🍽 Staff Welcome Luncheon

• Help us give our incredible teachers and staff a warm welcome back!
• Sign up to volunteer here.

Tuesday, August 11 – 🧭 Freshman & New Student Orientation

• Click here for complete details.
• Parents and guardians are invited to attend Sequoia 101 from 5:00–6:00 PM in Carrington Hall.

Wednesday, August 12 – 📚 First Day of School

• Students will receive their class schedules on the first day of school.

Saturday, August 15 – 🎉 Alumni Picnic (more information below, in Announcements)

Tuesday, September 1 – 🎤 Principal's Welcome

• 7:00–8:00 PM
• Carrington Hall

Thursday, September 3 – 🏫 Back-to-School Night

• 6:30–8:30 PM
• On campus

The PTSA has an exciting year planned with programs, events, and opportunities to connect, support our students, and strengthen our school community. Whether you're a returning family or joining Sequoia for the first time, we encourage you to get involved. There are volunteer opportunities of every size, and we would love to have you be part of our team.



I look forward to seeing many of you in the weeks ahead. Here's to a fantastic school year!

Go Ravens!

Warmly,

Francoise Monet

President, Sequoia High School PTSA

2026–2027

PTSA

Stay Connected with PTSA

As a reminder, please follow and like the PTSA on social media to stay connected:

• Facebook: Sequoia High School PTSA

• Instagram: @sequoiaptsa

If you are not currently receiving our email blasts, please make sure to re-subscribe to both the General PTSA and e-blasts here:

https://www.sequoiaptsa.org/mailing-lists-and-newsletter

Education that Empowers

The Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) supports staff, projects, and programs to ensure that every student has the opportunity to reach their highest potential. We are a group of volunteers who raise funds for student services like on-campus tutoring, enrichment programs, staff professional development, and student and family support. Thanks to parent and community donations and business sponsors, SHSEF funds programs in the following areas: 

• Academic & Arts Enrichment programs
• College & Career Preparedness
• Mental Health & Wellness 

Learn more about What We Fund and Ways to Give

Want to get involved? Have questions? Email SHSEF President Erica Carter ericacarter.seq@gmail.com.

Follow us on Instagram

Looking for a way to get your SHSEF information and news and engage with our community? Follow us on Instagram: @SequoiaEdFoundation 

• September 4: Minimum Day

19th Annual Alumni Association Picnic - August 15

Be sure to save the date for the 19th Annual Sequoia High School Alumni Association “Celebrate Sequoia” picnic catered by Bianchini’s Catering, being held on Saturday, August 15, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the beautiful Sequoia campus. 

The event includes: 

• Barbecue lunch 
• Campus tours
• Vintage car display 
• Cheer Team performance
• Purple Patriot Award: recognizing former Sequoia parent volunteers, Aimee Swanson (a former president of the Sequoia Sports Boosters), and Andy Swanson (a former Sequoia games announcer), for their devoted service to Sequoia High School

All Sequoians are welcome (alumni, students, parents, staff, PTSA, Boosters, Education Foundation, and community members). Tickets are $50 per person. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door for $55 per person. Reservations are due by August 12 and may be made online at www.SequoiaAlumni.org, by calling (650) 592-5822, or e-mailing SHSAA@SequoiaAlumni.org.

Check out pictures from last year's picnic, including one with a 2025 grad and a 1944 grad together!

Please consider joining the welcoming community of Tuesday morning volunteers who tutor EML (emerging multilingual learners) in ELD/ELA 2 (8:30-10:00 am and/or 10:10-11:45 am) this upcoming fall. Volunteers support speaking, reading, and writing activities that are often but not always related to project based learning units. Please use this link to view some projects that volunteers have supported in the past. This volunteer opportunity requires flexibility and empathy. Please contact Stacy Schmidt Wenzel if you are interested. Thank you!

Encourage your student to read & share, to contribute to our Sequoia Storytelling Society. The best entries will be featured in the Sequoia Storytelling Showcase at Open House in the fall. The best part is that students can choose a path to engage in ways that are meaningful and accessible from anywhere this summer. Click on all the ways to read! More information.

Anime a su estudiante a leer y compartir, para contribuir a nuestra Sequoia Storytelling Society. Las mejores participaciones serán destacadas en la Sequoia Storytelling Showcase durante la jornada de puertas abiertas (Open House) en el otoño. Lo mejor de todo es que los estudiantes pueden elegir una vía para participar de maneras que resulten significativas y accesibles desde cualquier lugar durante este verano. ¡Haga clic para descubrir todas las formas de leer! Más información

ATHLETICS

The Sequoia Sport & Spirit Boosters support all Sequoia athletic programs all year long! Visit sequoiaboosters.org for information on what we fund, donor level benefits, and open volunteer roles.

Stay in the loop by joining the Boosters Email List and following us on Facebook and Instagram @Seqboosters.

¡Sequoia Sport & Spirit Boosters apoya todos los programas deportivos de Sequoia durante todo el año! Visita sequoiaboosters.org para obtener información sobre lo que financiamos, los beneficios según el nivel de donación y las oportunidades de voluntariado disponibles.

Mantente al tanto uniéndote a nuestra lista de correo electrónico y siguiéndonos en Facebook e Instagram en @Seqboosters.

Go Ravens!

Both home and away games have been added to the Sequoia High School Calendar – and don't forget to follow @seqboosters on social media.

THE SEQUOIA MEDIA CENTER

What will you learn in the Media Center?

The Spring 2026 Sequoia Media Center Newsletter is here!