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Woodside PTSA Weekly Update
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Hello Woodside Family,
What a fun homecoming week: class competitions, dress-up days, and a great turn out for a nail-biter of a game on Friday. There are some important happenings this week that parents should be aware of. One, Winter sports packets are due Tuesday. Your child can't play a winter sport if this isn't turned in on time. Two, when I took my Senior child to visit colleges years ago, all the tour guides informed us that we should have started doing these tours Freshman or Sophomore year! It's NOT too early to start thinking about college. Woodside's annual Freshman/Sophomore College Night is Wednesday at 7PM.
Brand new this year is Donation Day. On Wednesday, look for Woodside Foundation members, students, and teachers outside during drop-off and pickup and turn in your donations to the Woodside Foundation and get your car magnet. Take advantage of our dollar-for-dollar challange grant.
I would love to print pictures and news of Woodside students. Send them in.
Happy Halloween!
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Calendar
THIS WEEK:
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Mon, Oct 27: Deadline for Dec/Jan Communicat
- Tue, Oct 28: Freshman/Sophomore Parent Meetings, 7:00PM
- Tues, Oct 28 Winter sports packets due!
- Wed, Oct 29: Donation Day for Woodside Foundation
- Wed, Oct 29: College Info Night for Freshmen and Sophomore Parents, 7:00PM
NEXT WEEK:
- 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
UPCOMING:
- Sat, Nov 8, Harvest Festival
- Thu, Nov 13, Parent Ed, "Building a Positive Experience for Student Athletes"
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SCHOOL NEWS
Homecoming Week
 College night for freshmen and sophmoresParents and students are invited to the MUR at 7pm on Wednesday October 29. Meet and hear from Zorina Matavulj, College Counselor. You will learn how to start and manage the college search process. There will be valuable information about the college mindset and an introduction to the online tool Naviance. Refreshments available at 6:30 pm courtesy of the Foundation for Donation Day. This night is sponsored by the Foundation.
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! |
FROM THE FOUNDATION
Wednesday, October 29th is "Donation Day" for the Woodside High School Foundation's Annual Campaign.
The goal of this year's campaign is $350,000. Your donation--IN ANY AMOUNT--affirms your support for the amazing work that our teachers and administration do to support our kids.
Please consider making a donation or pledge between now
and Donation Day.
Our volunteers will be at the circle during drop off and pick up on Wednesday, October 29th to collect pledges and checks as well as to give out smart-looking CAR MAGNETS.
Never donated to the Foundation? If this is your first gift to the foundation, then your contribution is DOUBLED with a DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR matching contribution from the Morgan Family Foundation!
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!
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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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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!
Senior Ads for Yearbook
Recognition Ads are a great way to commemorate the success of your student. Go to this link Senior Ad for Yearbook to find out how to buy an ad for the yearbook. Deadline is Nov 21, 2014.
Class of 2017
Our next sophomore meeting is Tuesday, October 28 at 7p.m. Fellow soph parent, Adrienne Steinebel, is hosting our meeting at her house at 775 Lakemead Way, Emerald Hills area. It will be a great meeting discussing some of the exciting ideas that came up at our 1st parent mixer last Saturday. Enjoy light snacks and wine while getting things done and meeting other 2017 parents! If you have questions, or ideas/topics you'd like to add to the agenda, please email: whsparents2017@gmail.com Looking forward to seeing you there!
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 Paypal, 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
 Our next meeting is Tuesday, October 28 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in the MUR Conference Room - join us!
If your child is a freshman at Woodside, we need you!
And make sure to visit our page on the PTSA website. |
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ABO NEWS
Athletics Bosters Website
Want to keep up with the sports and athletics news at Woodside? Check out the ABO website at Athletic Boosters.
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
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SPORTS NEWS
Athletes of the Week - October 17
Varsity Athlete: Mia "Ricky" Montalbano, Junior
Sport: Girls' Water Polo
Coaches' Lens (Head Coach-Laura Reynolds): "Mia has come into her own as a starting Varsity member. One of our high scorers, her real strength is the passion she brings to our defense. She crashes, stunts and steals. She is an enigma to opposing players who don't expect the unstoppable attacks on ball. She has developed into a quiet, intense team member who leads by example."
Underclassman Athlete: Marcelous Chester-Riley
Sophomore - JV Football
Performance and Coaches' Lens (Head Coach-Tony Holmes): "Marcelous helped us take the win over Aragon by rushing for over 275 yards and more than 330 all purpose yards with a combined total of three touchdowns. Not only does he continue to show his dominance on the football field, his leadership and hard work has transferred over to many of the new incoming freshman."
Click here to read more.
Sporting Events this Week
Tuesday, Oct. 28 - Winter sports packets due!
Cross Country PAL Meet @ Crystal Springs
Girls Tennis vs. Menlo Atherton
Boys Varsity Waterpolo vs. San Mateo
Volleyball vs. SSF
Wednesday, Oct. 29
Girls Varsity Tennis PAL Team Tournament
Boys Water Polo vs. Priory @ Carlmont
Girls Waterpolo @ Carlmont
Thursday, Oct. 30
Girls Varsity Tennis PAL Team Tournament
Football @ Half Moon Bay
Volleyball @ Hillsdale
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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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