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Woodside PTSA Weekly Update
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Calendar
THIS WEEK:
NEXT WEEK:
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Mon, Oct 27: Deadline for Dec/Jan Communicat
- Tue, Oct 28: Freshman/Sophomore Parent Meetings, 7:00PM
- Wed, Oct 29: Donation Day for Woodside Foundation
- Wed, Oct 29: College Info Night for Freshmen and Sophomore Parents, 7:00PM
UPCOMING:
- Tue, Nov 4, PTSA Meeting 7:00PM
- Wed, Nov 5, Music Boosters, 7:00PM
- Wed, Nov 5, 7/8 grade Parent Orientation, 7:00PM
- Thu, Nov 6, Fashion Show Meeting, 7:00PM
- Thu, Nov 6, ELAC, 6:30PM
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SCHOOL NEWS
 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.
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Tuesday
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Freshmen
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Hawaiian
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Celebs
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Walking Dead
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White
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Super Orange
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Sports
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PJ's
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Black
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Decades
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Super Orange
| | Juniors | Preppy |
Orange
| Pink | Grease |
Super Orange
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Orange Black
White
| 90's | Disney |
First Day of Kindergarten
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Super Orange
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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:
Thank you in advance for your consideration!
Woodside High School Clubs
Click here for an updated list of clubs.
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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!
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! |
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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.
October 29th is Donation Day. We will have students and parents out on the pickup/dropoff zones to collect your donations to the Annual Campaign. Watch for theballoons and signs. 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!
Party Fun (Thanks to 2014 Auction!)
Last Saturday we had a rootin' tootin' time on bucking broncos. Thanks to the generous donors and attendees of the PV Saloon party.
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AVP Ms. Maureen Campbell, Principal Diane Burbank, English teacher Ms. Lisa Camera, PE teacher Ms. Leslie Pedrin, and IVP Ms. Diane Mazzei
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A few weeks earlier, at the Rat Pack Party, Woodside staff served dinner and refreshments to a part of 14 at a beautiful home in Woodside.
Have an idea for a party, a vacation home, a fun outing or gift certificate to your favorite restaurant or spa that you would like to donate to our Auction on April 11, 2015? What about helping to cover the cost of putting on our event by underwriting?
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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
PARTY TIME: Our first Class of 2017 Parent Mixer was a huge success! Everyone had a great time meeting other sophomore parents, catching up with old friends, and enjoying the great spread of apps, dessert, and especially drinks. We're looking forward to our next parent social in January/February. We're thinking a blind wine tasting party! If you're interested in hosting or helping plan, email whsparents2017@gmail.com
HANG OUT AT THE HOMECOMING GAME: Meet other sophomore parents while supporting our Woodside football team! Join the Class of 2017 Parent Group this Friday, October 25, at the Woodside Homecoming game vs. Hillsdale at 7p.m. If you'd like to join us, email whsparents2017@gmail.com so we know to look out for you.
JOIN US AT OUR NEXT MEETING: Adrienne Steinebel will host our October Sophomore Parent Meeting at her house at 775 Lakemead Way, Emerald Hills area on Tuesday, October 28 at 7pm. Enjoy light snacks and wine while getting things done and meeting other 2017 parents!
DONATE USING PAYPAL: A HUGE thanks to those who have already taken advantage of donating online using paypal. It's easy to donate to the Class of 2017's Safe & Sober Grad Night through PayPal. Use your PayPal account, create an account, or just go to the website to easily pay with your credit or debit card. To donate, go to http://www.paypal.com, click the "Send" tab at the top, enter our email address: whsparents2017@gmail.com, the amount you want to send, and follow the prompts from there. Please note that a donation made via your bank goes farther than using a credit card, which gets a cut from the proceeds. Questions? Email whsparents2017@gmail.com
You can always use the form in the donation letter that was recently mailed out. If you didn't receive the direct donation campaign letter, please email: whsparents2017@gmail.com
SIGN UP: If you haven't signed up yet or if you're new to WHS with an incoming sophomore, please sign up by sending an email to whsparents2017@gmail.com
Have a great week!
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!
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!
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ABO NEWS
October's ABO meeting has been cancelled. We will see you November 12 at 7pm for our next meeting.
We are looking for pictures from all athletic events to show during the Sports Awards Night. Please send photos to woodsideabo@gmail.com. |
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WHS DRAMA BOOSTERS
Woodside Drama Boosters
In partnership with
Woodside Community Theatre
Drama Boosters invites any WHS student to attend one performance of "Curtains" compliments of WHS Drama Boosters. You must bring your 2014/2015 STUDENT ID to the BOX OFFICE to receive your complimentary ticket. PERFORMANCES at the WHS Performing Arts Center:
***OPENING NIGHT ***
Saturday - October 25th @ 8:00 PM
Sunday October 26th @ 2:00 PM
Friday - October 31st @ 8:00 PM
Saturday - November 1st@ 8:00 PM
Sunday - November 2nd @ 2:00 PM
Questions: Contact Lori Palomares / loripalo@comcast.net
Kudos to Woodside's "TALENT"
What an exhibition of talent we were treated to on Thursday last week in the "Woodside's Got Talent" talent show. Congratulations to all who participated and particularly to the winners.
If you are interested in being involved in future events, like the upcoming Fall production of "Every Family Has One" on November 21 and 22, please join us this week for our Drama Booster Club meeting on Wed, 10/22 at 7pm in the Wildcat Room in the Administration Office Building below the Library. There are multiple ways for you to become involved with and support this program. |
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SPORTS NEWS
Athletes of the Week - October 10
Varsity Athlete: Sione Halaapiapi, Sophomore
Sport: Varsity Football
Coaches' Lens (Head Coach - Justin Andrews): "Sione is becoming a force on both sides of the ball despite only being a sophomore. He has the ability to take over a football game, as was demonstrated on his game-winning winning touchdown run against South San Francisco High School last Friday night.) He's getting better every week, and will be regarded as one of the best football players in the Peninsula Athletic League if he continues."
Performance: Sione scored three touchdowns offensively, including his game winner with less than 30 seconds left in the game. Defensively he was responsible for securing nine tackles.
Click here to read more.
Cross Country
The Wildcat cross country team raced at the Center Meet on Wednesday, October 15. Held at the iconic Crystal Springs Cross Country Course in Belmont, runners were treated to gorgeous scenery while being challenged by the notoriously hilly 2.95 mile route. Coaches Pablo Aguilera and Jenny Mick reserved a selection of varsity runners, offering several Wildcat runners the opportunity to race for the first time at the varsity level. The varsity Wildcats will race Saturday, October 18 at the Monterey Bay Invitational in Toro Park.
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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.
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 "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 Spanish, contact Maricela Lopez, 650-367-9750, Ext. 45323 |
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Stanford Splash Fall 2014
Splash is a program that brings high school and middle school students from everywhere to Stanford's campus for a two-day learning extravaganza. Classes are taught by Stanford undergraduates, graduate students, and other community members.
Student registration will open at 9:00 AM on Monday, October 20, 2014! Splash itself will be on the weekend of November 8-9, 2014. To help you through our registration process, please download and refer to this Splash student registration guide.
Student registration is broken into two phases: (1) the class lottery and (2) the first-come first-serve (FCFS) class sign-ups. Please keep this in mind during the registration process.
=== PHASE 1: Class Lottery ===
The class lottery phase opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, October 20 and ends Tuesday, October 28 at 11:59 PM. After this deadline, the lottery will run, and students will be randomly placed into classes that they have selected as ones they are interested in taking. Because the lottery is random, we recommend you mark as many classes as "interested" as possible!
There is no incentive to enter the lottery as soon as it opens. The preferences of all students who enter the lottery before the deadline are considered equally. In other words, you will not be at a disadvantage if you enter your lottery late, as long as you enter by October 28!
=== PHASE 2: First-come First-serve (FCFS) Class Sign-ups ===
Once the lottery is run, student registration will re-open and all students will be free to enroll in remaining open spots of classes on a first come first-serve basis. This phase will run from October 30 to November 3. After November 3, students cannot change their schedule online except to cancel their entire registration for Splash.
=== Questions? ===
If you have any questions, you can refer to our FAQ here or send us an email at stanfordesp@gmail.com.
We hope to see you at Fall Splash on November 8-9, 2014!
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FROM THE EDITOR
This Weekly Update is published by the WHS PTSA as a service to the Woodside High School families and community.
To submit an item, email it to the editor at whsupdate@gmail.com by 9:00 PM on the Thursday prior to the Sunday publication date.
Submission Requirements:
- In the subject line of the email, please include the section in which you wish your item to be placed; for example, the subject may read "PTSA News" for any item related to PTSA programs.
- Send the article in the body of an original email.
- Provide a .jpg attachment for all pictures and graphics.
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