9th graders report to campus by 8 am to load buses to tour one of five college campuses with their 2nd period classmates/teacher. They should have already returned their permission slips.

10th graders report to campus by 9 am to the old gym and take the PSAT, a practice college entrance exam, or attend a class assembly and Naviance career exploration with teachers. Classroom assignments for testing will be posted at the old gym.

11th graders report to campus by 9 am to take the PSAT, a practice college entrance exam. Classroom assignments for testing will be posted at the admin building.

12th graders report to Bradley Field by 9 am for a light snack before heading into the PAC for a speaker, college entrance and career speakers, and a financial aid presentation.

Homecoming Week

Each day, all grades are encouraged to dress according to their pre-determined theme. At lunch there will be various activities happening in the quad. The themes that are in bold represent the main themes for the class's float and skit. On days with the school color highlight will have that particular grade dressing according to their class color. On that day the class is to have students wearing the color sit on the quad steps. Then leadership will count the number of students wearing their class color. The grade with the highest percentage of students wearing their color will win that part of the competition.

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Freshmen	Hawaiian	Celebs	Walking Dead	White	Super Orange
Sophomores	Sports	PJ's	Black	Decades	Super Orange
Juniors	Preppy	Orange	Pink	Grease	Super Orange
Seniors	Orange Black White	90's	Disney	First Day of Kindergarten	Super Orange

The Homecoming competitions are divided into four categories, with each category being worth 25 points. The classes will be ranked and given points according to their ranking:

1st = 25 point , 2nd = 20 points, 3rd = 15 points, and 4th = 10 points.

GYM DECORATING: 25 points

CLASS FLOAT: 25 points

WHS COLOR DAY COUNT: 25 points

CLASS SKIT: points

The grade with the most amount of points at the end of the week will be determined the Homecoming winner. Please note that grades can earn or lose points for the following:

Good clean up: +5

Inadequate gym clean up: -5

Booing: -5

Lengthy skit: -5

All School Rally

On October 24 Leadership will be hosting the All School Rally in the New Gym once again. The school will be on the Wildcat schedule. Each class will be performing their skit for the school.

Homecoming Football Games

Come out and cheer on the Wildcat Football team as they take on the Hillsdale Knights, Friday October 24. During half-time watch as each class will show off their float during half-time. It is sure to be an exciting event and a great way to end a week of fun and excitement.

Homecoming Dance

The homecoming dance, Red Carpet Romance, will be on Sat October 25 from 7:30PM-10:30PM in the New Gym. Doors close at 8:30PM!

Please encourage your students to attend!

Tickets are on sale from October 13th to 24th in D7 during brunch, lunch, and after school. Guest passes are available online and in D7.

Cash only, students must show a current school ID.

Tickets prices: from October 13th to 22nd, $15 with PAL.

Prices go up October 23rd and 24th: $25 for ALL

Click here for the flyer.

Halloween

Many staff and students enjoy dressing up for Halloween. Please remind students that costumes must be school appropriate, no masks, and dress code is still enforced.

Mentoring Opportunity

The Academy Program is a small learning community made up of dedicated teachers working collaboratively. During their junior year, students may request a Community Mentor that works with them on both academic & career goals. We have spoken with all of the students and their career interests are widespread, ranging from chef and police officer to zoo keeper, and environmental sciences.

We are hoping that you, or someone that you know, might be able to participate in this program as a mentor. The commitment is approximately two hours per month, with most interactions via email and four face-to-face meetings over the course of the school year.

The first meeting is scheduled for November 6, 9AM in the MUR, and the program ends in early May.

If you or a colleague have any questions, please contact Faith Velschow, Mentor Coordinator, via email at fvelschow@seq.org or via phone at 650-591-7502. You may go to the Academy websites to see more information:

Business Technology Academy

Green Academy

Thank you in advance for your consideration!

Woodside High School Clubs

Click here for an updated list of clubs.

FROM THE PTSA

Do you know that you can join the Woodside High School PTSA online using PayPal? No more forms to print and checks to write!

Click here to join the PTSA now!

If you have not joined the PTSA yet, will you become a member now to help provide assistance for these valuable services?

The PTSA School Calendar
The Communicat (school's monthly newsletter mailed home)
This Weekly Update
Parent Education Series
Citizen scholarships to graduating seniors
Support WHS families in need with Season's of Sharing and Random Acts of Kindness
Parent Volunteers and Refreshments at school functions
Apples for Teachers Grants (grants for teachers)
Staff Appreciation luncheons and seasonal treats

Click here to join the PTSA online via PayPal or print this form and mail it with your check.

Thank you!

FROM THE FOUNDATION

The 2014-15 Annual Campaign goal is to raise $350,000 to support Woodside High School students. These funds will enable strategic grants for smaller class sizes and professional development, student support services, and teacher grants to support classroom projects.

Help us hit another home run by making your donation today!

For more information or to donate online visit our website or mail a check to Woodside High School Foundation at Woodside High School, 199 Churchill Avenue, Woodside, CA 94062.

Woodside High School students and staff thank you for your support!

Beach Fun Making $ in the Sun

The Auction's Beach Volleyball Party was a ball this weekend, with special guest Stanford Alum and Olympic Volley Ball Champion, Jon Root.

Thanks to our winning bidders, Erin and Mark Stockford, to the fun junior families they invited, and to the hosts (Ashworths, Clarks, and Corcorans).

PARENTS GROUPS

Class of 2015 Parents Group

Senior Parents - we need some help with the Harvest Festival!

If you know someone who would be interested in buying a table to sell, please email us at whs2015parents@gmail.com - with "Harvest Vendor" in the subject line. And we could use donations of gift cards for the drawings!

Proceeds support the Senior Class Safe & Sober Grad Night!

Class of 2017

Meet other sophomore parents at the first mixer of the year on Saturday, October18! Enjoy great wine, beer, apps and dessert while meeting your fellow Class of 2017 parents! This is a fundraiser for the Class of 2017, so we are collecting a $10 donation per person attending the mixer. We also need your help to bring an item to share and/or an item to donate for the raffle. Raffle tickets will be sold at the party. We hope you can come out and support your Class of 2017! RSVP via the evite or for more info, email whsparents2017@gmail.com

Thanks! We look forward to seeing you!

Class of 2018

Do you know that there is a Parent Group for the Class of 2018? We meet monthly to plan and execute activities and fundraisers that are important to the Class of 2018.

If your child is a freshman at Woodside, we need you!

Email us at whs.2018@gmail.com to be added to our Google group.

At our last meeting the following slate has been elected as officers of the Class of 2018 Parents Group:

CO-PRESIDENTS

Tami Raubvogel and Jorge Sosa

TREASURER

Chantal Sosa

SECRETARY

Robin Nelson

COMMUNICATIONS

LuciaTedesco

Our next meeting is Tuesday, October 28 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in the MUR Conference Room - join us!

FROM DRAMA BOOSTERS

Woodside's Got Talent

Woodside Drama Boosters is proud to host the show "Woodside's Got

Talent" on Thursday October 16 in the PAC at 7pm. Come out and see the amazing performances by our very talented students.

Tickets can be purchased:

at lunch in D7 on October 14 and 16
after school at the PAC box office

Tuesday, October 14 3:15 - 4:00 PM
Wednesday, October 15 12:15 - 1:00 PM
Thursday, October 16 3:15 - 4:00 PM

at the door, Thursday, October 16 at 6:00 PM

All ticket $5, assigned seating.

Click here for the flyer.

SPORTS NEWS

Athletes of the Week - October 3

Varsity Athlete: Cole Alves

Sport: Girls' Water Polo
Coaches' Lens (Head Coach-Laura Reynolds): "Cole moved up to Varsity this year to fill the shoes of the former MVP-Goalie of the league last year. She has more than stepped up. Although she is only 5'4" tall, she plays like a 6' goalie - blocking every shot that comes at her outside of 5 meters.
She is our defensive quarterback and most spirited player right now. I can rely on her to step up at game time, she never quits!"

Underclassman Athlete: Max Untrecht

Sport: Boys' Varsity Water Polo

Performance and Coaches' Lens (Head Coach-Rafael Alapont): "During this past week Max scored 12 goals, 6 goals vs. Terra Nova and 6 goals vs. San Mateo. His defense on the perimeter led to our scoring counter attacks. He has improved his court vision to make his teammates better."

Click here to read more.

Cross Country Second PAL Meet

Woodside's Cross Country Team raced in their second PAL meet on Wednesday, October 8. The team raced on a hilly, dusty and challenging 2.33 mile course on the campus of picturesque Half Moon Bay High School.

In the picture below, runners are seen charging down "Cougar Hill," known in local cross country lore as one of the most challenging climbs. The team enjoyed perfect running weather: sunny with a cool breeze from the nearby ocean.

Next up for cross country is the Center Meet at Crystal Springs on October 15.

CLUBS AND AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Girls Who Code

An after-school activity at Woodside High School - just for girls!

Learn computer programming.
Supportive and collaborative environment.
Develop marketable website development skills.
Improve your presentation and networking skills.
Experience high tech field trips and speakers.
Take command of the technologies that drive the Internet.
Make new friends!
Meet once a week after school.
Earn a Girls Who Code certificate.

NO prior computer programming experience is required. All grade and skill levels are welcome. Interested? Come to the next meeting:

Wednesdays 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Room I-3 in the Digital Media Arts Bldg

Have questions? Contact WHS Science teacher, Arlene Kolber, at akolber@seq.org.

Girls Who Code is a national nonprofit organization working to close the gender gap in the technology and engineering sectors. Their programs work to educate, inspire, and equip high school girls with the skills and resources to pursue opportunities in computing fields. For more information, see http://www.girlswhocode.com.

WOODSIDE PARENTS EDUCATION SERIES

"Building a Positive Experience for Student Athletes," with national non-profit Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA)

Thursday, November 13, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Woodside High School, MUR

On November 13, the Woodside Parent Education Series welcomes Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) in "Building a Positive Experience for Student Athletes." Since its launch in 1998 at Stanford University, PCA has impacted more than 5 million youth athletes in the Bay Area and across the United States.

Positive Coaching Alliance is a national non-profit developing "Better Athletes, Better People" by working to provide youth and high school athletes with a positive, character-building youth sports experience. This year, Woodside High School has partnered with PCA to offer education to student athletes, coaches, and parents.

Woodside Parent Education Series events are free, sponsored by the Woodside PTSA, the Sequoia Healthcare District, and the Sequoia Union High School District.

Spanish interpretation and refreshments will be provided.

Parents, students, faculty/staff and community members welcome!

For more information, contact Charlene Margot, Parent Education Series, Program Director, cmargot@csmconsulting.net or 650-868-0590.

For Spanish, contact Maricela Lopez, 650-367-9750, Ext. 45323

COMMUNITY NEWS

WHS Leadership and Octagon Club Students Help with OktobeRun

On October 4th 20 volunteers from Woodside High School helped with OktobeRun, a local 5k and Half Marathon race benefiting Redwood City Education Foundation.

Woodside High School Leadership and Octagon Club students organized and ran two water / aid stations completely on their own, including one on the half marathon course, which was a significant time commitment. These students took responsibility to set up the station, keep 1100+ runners well hydrated, manage the smooth operations of the station and clean up. Some WHS students helped at the finish line, helping runners complete the run safely.

Here is the list of students who represented Woodside's community service spirit:

Alexis Carlson
Anika Rohlfes
Chase Hovden
Delaney Stockford
Elise Green
Emma Law
Gillian Campbell
Jackie Schneider
Jesse Crowley
Karina Bridgman
Kristina Torres
Lauren Ringman
Leslie Wasserman
Marissa Velez
Natasha Badger
Pascale Tregon
Sabina Blankenberg
Sofia Gilbert
Sofia Huibers
Tatum Gabrielson

It was a successful race and we could not have done it without the help of Woodside High School students!

The OktobeRun Race team

Upcoming Stanford in Redwood City Lecture Mindset with Professor Carol Dweck

"If you manage any people or if you are a parent...drop everything and read Mindset." - Guy Kawasaki

...or better yet, attend the free Stanford in Redwood City Speaker Series

Who: Carol Dweck, world-renowned Stanford University psychologist and author of the best-selling book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. She's been featured in The New Yorker, Time, and The Wall Street Journal, and has appeared on Today, 20/20, and Good Morning America.

What: A 1-hour talk on a truly groundbreaking idea-the power of mindset! Learn why praising brains and talent doesn't foster self-esteem or boost accomplishments. Discover how great CEOs, parents, teachers, and athletes succeed and how you can develop a growth mindset in yourself and others.

Why: With the right mindset you can motivate anyone-employees, students, peers, children, and even yourself-to reach personal, educational, and professional goals.

When: October 16, 2014, 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Where: Carrington Hall, Sequoia High School

1201 Brewster Avenue, Redwood City

RSVP: StanfordRedwoodCity.com

Próxima charla sobre la disposición mental y la psicología del éxito, de la serie "Stanford en Redwood City"

"Si usted tiene hijos o personal a su cargo... deje todo lo que está haciendo y léase esta obra sobre la disposición mental". - Guy Kawasaki

...o mejor aún: asista a la Serie de charlas gratuitas de Stanford en Redwood City

Quién: Carol Dweck, psicóloga de fama mundial de la Universidad de Stanford y autora del libro Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. Ha sido destacada en las publicaciones The New Yorker, Time y The Wall Street Journal y en los programas Today, 20/20 y Good Morning America de la televisión norteamericana.

Qué: Charla de 1 hora sobre una idea realmente revolucionaria: ¡el poder de la disposición mental! Aprenda por qué elogiar la inteligencia y el talento no mejora la autoestima ni refuerza los logros. Descubra el secreto del éxito de presidentes de compañías, maestros y atletas, y sobre cómo crear una disposición mental de crecimiento tanto en usted como en otros.

Por qué: Con la disposición mental correcta podemos motivar a cualquiera -empleados, estudiantes, colegas, niños, o incluso a nosotros mismos- a lograr metas personales, educativas y profesionales.

Cuándo: 16 de octubre de 2014, 5:30 - 7:00 p. m.

Dónde: Carrington Hall, Sequoia High School

1201 Brewster Avenue, Redwood City

Para confirmar su asistencia (RSVP): StanfordRedwoodCity.com

*Se ofrecerá traducción simultánea

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