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Woodside PTSA Weekly Update
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En Español
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Hello Woodside Family,
The ABO's Annual Crabfeed is this Saturday. You can still buy tickets to support Woodside Athletics. See below. You should have received your child's 1st semester report card in the mail this week. Have a good Martin Luther King Day.
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Calendar
THIS WEEK
- Tues, Jan 13, Woodside Foundation meeting, MUR, 7pm
- Thurs, Jan 15, Foundation Auction Committee meeting, Wildcat Room, 7pm
- Sat, Jan 17, Crab Feed, 6pm
UPCOMING
- Mon, Jan 19, Martin Luther King, NO SCHOOL
- Tues, Jan 20, Jr/Sr Parent Meeting
- Wed, Jan 21, Athlete Boosters Meeting
- Thurs, Jan 22, College Financial Aid Workshop, 7-8:30pm
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SCHOOL NEWS
 The Student Store is open
Items are sold out of D7 during lunch. Items will not be sold during class time even if a student has a free period. Checks and credit cards are only accepted for purchases over $40.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES price list
2.0 inch Binder $3.50
3x5 Index cards $1.00
Dividers $.50
Notebook (single subject 70) $.75
Composition Books $2.00
Binder Paper $1.50
Graph Paper $2.00
USB Keys 4G $10.00
USB Key 8G $15.00
8G Memory Card $15.00*
Includes case to hold memory card
Colored Pencils $1.50
Stylus Pens $3.00
Ballpoint Pens (blue/black) $.25/box $2.00
#2 Pencils $.10/box $1.00
Pencil Pouch $2.00
Glue Sticks $1.00
Woodside High School Clubs
Click here for an updated list of clubs.
Students of the Week
 
Student: Hal Tuttle
Class: Video Production II
Teachers' Lens - Gwen Sidley: "Ask any teacher who has taught Hal and they will tell you what a great pleasure it is to have Hal in class. He is smart, kind, creative, and fun. His videos this year have been outstanding. He has a terrific eye with the camera and his storytelling is excellent. Get ready for an amazing creative movie by Hal that will air at our January film festival. He's a wonderful human being as well as a talented videographer."
Hal Tuttle, in his junior year, enjoys filming movies and playing tennis. Hal attributes his success at school to "a positive mind set and waking up in a good mood." He has been inspired by his parents for the "good example they set" and by his tennis coach for "pushing him to improve all the time." Looking down the road Hal hopes to play tennis in college and continue making films, with the long term goal of being a professional tennis player. His favorite movie is '101 Dalmatians', and he enjoys eating a BLT avocado on Dutch Crunch. Hal will also be announcing tonight's basketball game beginning at 5:30 in the new gym.
Student: Luis Cauich
Teachers' Lens - Gwen Sidley: "Luis is a hardworking, enthusiastic member of the team that does the daily announcements. He has a good work ethic, a warm smile, and a passion for being part of the announcements. This year Luis has made recycling ads, words of the day, a scene from the Sandlot, and much more. He has great Woodside spirit with enthusiasm for football and leadership as well as video production."
Luis Cauich's hard work has not gone unnoticed by his classmates and teachers, and he truly enjoys his video production class where he "is able to be creative", in addition to the "other skills that are required such as writing and planning." He feels the biggest challenges at school are final exams because they can be "difficult and take a lot of effort and hard work." A fellow classmate, Zebulon Miller, has inspired Luis through his "sense of humor and nice, helpful attitude." Luis believes his own success has come from a true enjoyment of learning and being helpful. For a career Luis dreams of playing in the NFL, but would be happy as a video producer. When not in school Luis enjoys pizza, Harry Potter, the Avengers, and Bob Marley.
Support the Woodside World Publication
We have 2 more issues of The Woodside World, the student newsmagazine, coming out. The first is schedule for late February/early March and there will be an end-of-the-year issue in late May. If you own a business, please consider supporting the journalism program at Woodside High School by purchasing an ad in one of our upcoming issues. The cost of the ad will help us underwrite the cost of printing. We are currently having a holiday ad special-- any ad purchased by January 10th will receive a 'free upgrade' to a color page!
2015 Ad prices are as listed:
- · Full page $300 per issue ($350 for color)
- · Half page $250 per issue ($300 for color)
- · Quarter page $150 per issue ($200 for color)
- · Eighth page $125 per issue ($175 for color)
Checks can be made out to Woodside World c/o Kathy Soulard, 199 Churchill Avenue, Woodside, CA 94062. Please indicate size of ad on check with your name/business/organization, full mailing address, and contact information. Upon receipt, someone from Woodside World will confirm and contact you about your ad.
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FROM THE PTSA
Thank you to all who helped with The Woodside Open House on Saturday. We love sharing with potential new students how great it is to be at Woodside High School.
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FROM THE FOUNDATION
Is Giving One of Your 2015 Resolutions?
Give NOW to the Woodside Foundation and start the New Year right supporting Woodside students! You can donate online at www.whsfoundation.org or send a check to Woodside High School foundation at Woodside High School, 199 Churchill Avenue, RWC, CA 94062.
 Woodside High School students and staff thank you for your support!
AmazonSmile
When you shop at smile.amazon.com Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to Woodside High School Foundation.
AmazonSmile: You shop, Woodside High School students and staff smile.
Auction
Thank you to everyone who has donated to the auction already! Add your great item to the 2015 Auction. 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? Deadline for submitting donations is February 15.
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PARENT GROUPS
Class of 2015
Caps and gowns must be ordered by January 30. Cost is $20 for cap and tassel. Click cap and gown for more details.
The date to order a senior ad has been extended to January 16, 2015. Senior Ads are a great way to send a special message to graduating seniors. For details,
Everything you need to know for your seniors is on the school website.
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Class of 2018
Our next meeting is Tuesday, January 27 at 7 PM in the MUR - we hope to see you there!
Volunteers are needed to oversee a subcommittee to plan and organize fundraising events for this year. Please let us know if you are interested in planning or helping with any of the events listed below by emailing us at
- One social/fundraising event in February (for parents only)
- One social/fundraising event in May (for families)
- Senior Graduation Brunch (May)
- Back to School Bash (August)
Don't forget to visit our page on the PTSA website for upcoming events, updates, and to donate online to the Class of 2018 Safe and Sober Grad Night.
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ABO NEWS
Athletics Boosters Website
Want to keep up with the sports and athletics news at Woodside? Check out the ABO website at Athletic Boosters.
Third Annual Crab Fee
24th ANNUAL SENIOR FASHION SHOW
The Athletic Booster Organization will be hosting the 24th ANNUAL SENIOR FASHION SHOW The Class of 2015 will be Rockin' the Red Carpet Two shows on Saturday, April 4, 2015
SENIORS
If you want to be a part of the hottest show on campus, make sure you stop by the Student Activity office or see Lupe Robles in the main office and pick up a SENIOR SIGN UP FORM.
The deadline for sign ups is February 28!
Any senior in good standing will be eligible to strut your stuff. In addition to be in good standing, you will need to commit to the rehearsal schedule the week of March 30th (we know many of you are in sports - don't let that deter your participation, we will work with your schedule as best as we can to make it work for all of us).
PARENTS of ALL CLASSES
I am looking for help behind the scenes with outfit changes, monitoring the students stage timing, setting up the racks for the outfits, supplying model (student) snacks, publicity, store liaison, stage set up and set strike (take down).
THANK YOU (so far) to:
Tina Patrick for soliciting the Merchant Stores for our fashions
Karen Peterson for her experience, help, and commitment to the many facets of the show
Tami Guglielmina for heading up our Advertising
Bunny Weiss for taking on the layout/formatting of the program
Sid Newcomb for being our Coach/Team Liaison
Lupe Robles for being our Senior (Student) Liaison & back stage helper
Lucia Tedesco for taking charge of communications between ABO, PTSA, Communicat, etc.
Elise Gabrielson - backstage/hair & make up
Charmaine McCrystal - Store Liaison
Linda Roudebush - Store Liaison & help with publicity
Melanie Hellman - Publicity and Store Liaison
Kim Balsama
Gaby Gabriel
Chris Fortes - Upscale Revival Merchant donating fashions
and to the entire ABO officers for their help and support!
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SPORTS NEWS
Sport Events this Week
Jan 13: Girls Soccer vs Hillsdale
Jan 14: Boys Soccer @ Carlmont
Boys Basketball @ Mills
Girls Basketball vs Mills
Jan 15: Wrestling @ Aragon 5pm
Girls Soccer @ Carlmont
Jan 16:Boys Varsity Basketball @ Carlmont, 7:45
Boys Soccer @ El Camino
Girls Basketball @ Carlmont
Jan 17: Boys Freshman Basketball vs Carlmont, 1:30
Varsity Wrestling Tournament
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DRAMA BOOSTERS
Welcome to the New Year! Work has started on the Spring musical "How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying". Sets are being built, props found, costumes designed, and rehearsals are underway. If you are in the cast or a parent of a cast member, there is a mandatory meeting this Wednesday, 1/14 at 7pm in the PAC. Come ready to choose how you want to support this production. There will be numerous opportunities presented! Finally, if you want to be involved generally, join the Drama Booster Club meeting on Wednesday, 1/28 in the Wild Cat room in the Administrative Offices building (under the library). If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me, Jim Larkin (DB President) jalark725@gmail.com |
M-A PARENT EDUCATION SERIES
"The Well-Balanced Student," with Denise Pope, PhD, Stanford University, Challenge Success
Tuesday, February 3, 2015, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
M-A Performing Arts Center (PAC)
Please join us for an outstanding presentation by Dr. Denise Pope, nationally and internationally recognized educator, award-winning lecturer at Stanford University, and co-founder of Challenge Success, Stanford Graduate School of Education, a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the well-being, engagement, and integrity of our students.
Today's high-pressure, fast-paced culture can interfere with healthy child development. When we are too focused on test scores, performance, and grades, we may deny kids the time and energy they need to effectively tackle the demanding work of growing up. This workshop examines the tensions that can occur between students, parents, and educators over issues such as homework, grades, and the culture of competition. We'll offer parents research-based strategies to create healthier home and school environments.
In this presentation, you will learn:
· How students today are coping-or not-with the academic pressure they face
· Ways you can reduce academic stress without sacrificing achievement or engagement in school
· Strategies to increase resilience, creativity, and well-being for your child
M-A Parent Education Series events are free, sponsored by the Menlo-Atherton PTA, the Sequoia Healthcare District, and the Sequoia Union High School District. This event is also made possible by a grant from the La Entrada PTA.
SUHSD parents, students, faculty/staff, and community members welcome!
Spanish interpretation will be available.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
$1000 for 1000 Words Creative Writing Contest
"My territory as a writer is exploring the unknown." - Leyla Beban
The contest is open to aspiring young authors in grades 6 - 12. Entries must be submitted no later than February 1st, 2015 and must be *exactly* 1000 words. Contest winners at each grade level will win a $100 cash prize, and the best entry from each of middle school and high school will win a $1000 scholarship. All winners plus a number of honorable mentions will be published in the 2015 edition of Bluefire. To read excerpts from the winning work from last year, please visit the 2014 Award Celebration page. Last year over 300 entries were received and 22 young authors were published.
Help spread the word with the 2015 Contest Flyer. Print it out and help spread the word at your school.
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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. I love pictures! Send more.
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 an article in the body of an original email.
- Provide a .jpg attachment for all pictures and graphics. Do NOT inbed images or graphics into word docs. Send separately or send a pdf
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