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Woodside PTSA Weekly Update
September 8, 2014
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Hello Woodside Family,
The big event this week is our first Parent Ed Night with Principal Burbank and Head Guidance Counselor Francisco Negri. The topic is "Making a Successful Transition to High School. See below for details.
Some of you may be receiving the newsletter for the first time. My apologies if this is the case for you. I believe we now have a complete email list for all Woodside parents, but if you know of someone who isn't receiving our Weekly Update, please click on the link
The Update is currently sent every Monday morning, but we will switch to Sunday nights beginning next week. Many of you have multiple email addresses in the system. We have to pay for all the emails we use and store in our new system. Please check your various emails and if you are receiving duplicates, use the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom so we have just one contact address for you.
If you have news to include in the Update, please email whsupdate@gmail.com
Thanks, Tamiko Verkler (parent volunteer)
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We need your support!
Join the Woodside PTSA. The PTSA supports so many activities and programs that benefit all students at Woodside. Go to http://woodsidehs-ptsa.org to join online. You will need to mail in the check. We meet the first Tuesday of each month. Join us and see how you can be involved. We need your support.
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Calendar
This Week:
- Tuesday, Sept 9, Foundation Meeting 7pm, MUR
- Wednesday, Sept 10, Music Booster Mandatory Parent Night, 7pm, Music Room
- Thursday, Sept 11, Parent Ed Night, Wed, 7pm, MUR
Coming Up:
- Monday, Sept 15, Annual Campaign Stuff Party, 6pm
- Tuesday, Sept 16, Junior/Senior Parent Meeting, 7pm
- Wednesday, Sept 17, College & Career Night for Seniors and their Parents
- Wednesday, Sept 17, Athletic Boosters Meeting
- Thursday, Sept 18, Auction Kick-Off Event, 7pm
- Tuesday, Sept 23, Freshman/Soph Parent meeting, 7pm
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"MAKING A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL"
with Principal Diane Burbank, Head Guidance Counselor Francisco Negri, and ACS Site Director Charlotte Villemoes
Thursday, September 11, 2014, 7:00 p.m.
Woodside MUR
How can you help your teen make a successful transition to high school? Whether you are new to Woodside or the parent/guardian of a freshman, this workshop is for you!
Join Principal Diane Burbank, Francisco Negri, Head Guidance Counselor, and Charlotte Villemoes, LMFT, Site Director, Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) for a discussion about how you and your family can help your student adjust to the academic and social-emotional challenges of high school. Woodside Parent Education Series events are free of charge, sponsored by the WHS PTSA and the Sequoia Healthcare District.
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Woodside High School Foundation Annual Campaign "Stuffing Party"
Calling all volunteers! Join us on Monday, September 15 at 6 pmfor Woodside High School Foundation's "Stuffing Party." See old friends, meet new people, enjoy some tasty refreshments, and help get everything into envelopes and ready to mail.
The WHSF Annual Campaign raised over $300,000 last year to support academic and enrichment programs at Woodside High School. With your help, we hope to raise even more for this school this year!
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Class of 2017
One year down, three to go! Can you believe how fast last year went?
Thanks to the families who helped out last year with our fundraising campaign, senior graduation brunch, and attended our first parent social last May!
The purpose of the Class of 2017 Parent group is to:
- raise funds for the Safe & Sober Graduation night event (ONGOING)
- provide and serve Graduation refreshments in June (THIS YEAR)
- sell concessions at football and basketball games (Junior year)
- sell flowers/leis for graduation (Junior year)
- run the Holiday Boutique (Senior year)
HELP YOUR STUDENT: We started our Direct Donation Campaign last year to raise funds for the 2017 Safe and Sober Graduation night event, but still have quite a ways to go! We'd all love to avoid constant fundraisers over the next three years, and the Direct Donation Campaign allows 100% of your tax-deductible donation to go toward the Safe & Sober Graduation event for our kids. To donate, email whsparents2017@gmail.com
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: The Freshman/Sophomore Parent Groups will hold their first meeting on Tuesday, September 23. The groups meet on the third Tuesday of the month in the staff room. Please join us to kick off the year!
STAY TUNED: Last year's parent social was a huge success, and it's a great way to meet other WHS parents! We're planning our next parent social to be held in October. If you're interested in hosting or helping plan this great event, please email whsparents2017@gmail.com
SIGN UP: If you have not been receiving our 2017 Parent Group emails, or if you are new to WHS with an incoming sophomore, please sign up by sending an email to whsparents2017@gmail.com
Here's to a GREAT year!
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Get "In The Loop"
The school (and the entire district) is migrating away from IC (Infinite Campus) to School Loop as the website where students and parents can check grades, attendance, and homework. We'll still use the school website for information, calendars, and events. We are excited about the features of School Loop for school to home communication. But, first, you and your student have to register. Here's how:
How do students log in?
1); http://seq-ca.schoolloop.com/
2) Choose school on left side
3) Log in screen -- Log-in name = student id
4) Password = lower case initials six-digit birthdate EXAMPLE: (jl081514)
fyi: All students now have @seq.org;gmail accounts; their user id and p/w is the same as above.
How do parents get accounts?
1); http://seq-ca.schoolloop.com/
2) Choose school on left side
3) Click on Register Now.
Once registration is filled out, you will be accepted / processed.
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eScrip Do you want to make a real difference at Woodside? Sure you do! Sign up for *eScrip* and start contributing to Woodside High School PTSA right now. *eScrip* is a nationwide program with millions of supporters and thousands of partnering merchants, both local and online. Participating is free and easy! New to *eScrip*? Just go to www.escrip.com and take just a few moments to sign up. Then,every time you shop at a participating merchant using a card you've enrolled in the program, a percentage of your purchase will go to our PTSA. You can enroll up to nine cards, including your credit, debit, Safeway and Macy's cards. Don't forget your spouses. It's all automatic and there is no cost to you. Just shop as you normally do and you will become a partner in helping Woodside High School PTSA improve the educational experience of your child. Already enrolled in *eScrip*? Please take a moment to make sure all your cards are current. Just log on and go to "my eScrip", then click on "account administration" and make any necessary changes. Are you contributing to another group? Please switch to Woodside High school PTSA, (or add them since you can designate up to three groups). eScrip Website: ww.escrip.com Group ID Number: 137612196 Group Name: Woodside High School PTSA eScrip Cust Service: 1-800-592-0942 |
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woodsidehs.org
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Contact Information
Tamiko Verkler , whsupdate@gmail.com |
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