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Woodside PTSA Weekly Update
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En Español
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Woodside's Open House is Thursday, Feb 5. Come grab some dinner at the food trucks before heading to class to see what's going on in your students classrooms.
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Calendar
THIS WEEK
- Mon, Feb 2, Communicat submission deadline
- Mon, Feb 2, Spring Sports begin
- Tues, Feb 3, PTSA meeting MUR, 7pm
- Wed, Feb 3, Parent Ed, MAHS, 7pm
- Wed, Feb 4, Music Boosters, 7pm
- Thurs, Feb 5, OPEN HOUSE, 6-8 pm, food trucks 5pm
- Fri, Feb 6, Minimum Day Schedule
- Fri, Feb 6, Wildcat's Team Night Fundraiser, 6-8
UPCOMING
- Feb 10, Woodside Foundation Meeting, MUR, 7pm
- Feb 11, Parent Education Series, MUR, 7-8:30
- Feb 12, E-Cig Parent Ed, 10am, District office
- Feb 12, ELAC, library, 6:30
- Feb 12, Fashion Show Mtg, Wildcat Room, 7pm
- Feb 12, Last day to drop a class
- Feb 13 & 16, No School
- Feb 15, Last day to DONATE to Foundation Spring Auction
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Open House
September is marked by Back to School Night; spring is marked by Open House. In this case, "spring" is in February, since Open House is on Thursday, February 5th. The Open House is centered around our 8 Conditions of Student Success -- the work we do with the Quaglia Institute. February's "spring" date is by teacher request to touch base with parents before the final quarter begins so that academic arrows can be tilted upward. And remember that the next day, Friday, February 6, is a minimum day.
As last year, the annual open house will start with food trucks in the quad at 5:00 pm (weather permitting) and will be followed by open classrooms with teacher availability and department and student presentations in different areas on campus. Look for student dance groups in the gym, student work displays in the PAC lobby, robotics demoes in the MUR - just to name three. The classroom and performance portion of the evening is from 6:30 - 8:00 pm, but you're not on an every 10-minute rotation. Pick your student's teachers you want to visit at a more leisurely pace than Back to School Night. And join me and our architects in the MUR at 6:00 pm for a session about the bond and the construction to take place on campus beginning next year.
In addition, the treasurer's office in D-5 will be open to accept payment for AP tests from 5 - 8 pm.
Woodside High School Parent/Student Directory Available ONLINE!
The Parent/Student Directory is now available online as a pdf through SchoolLoop. Simple login into your SchoolLoop account and click on the link "February 2014-15 Parent/Student Directory' on the right in the "News" section. The directory is a pdf file that you can download and save on your smart phone and/or computer. And it is searchable too!
The Parent/Student Directory will be updated monthly. The next version release will be March 1st.
If you need to update your information in the directory, please contact the guidance office at ext. 45329.
Pennies for Patients Pennies for patients ends Thursday, February 5. Please encourage your students to participate and support both their class and a worthy cause!
Woodside High School Clubs
We have an updated list of Woodside HS clubs (2/1/15) Click here for the list of clubs.
Winter Dance
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AP NEWS
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN to sign up for Advanced Placement Exams at WHS. The testing will be at Woodside High School in the first two weeks of May. The testing calendar is on the WHS website.
The cost for each AP exam is $95. You must use the following link to sign up for AP Exams at WHS: http://bit.ly/1xVcElL
AP teachers will be expecting all students to review, study, practice, and prepare, and many teachers give practice AP exams that count substantially toward all students' semester grades (including those who will not be sitting for the official exams). Reduced fees are automatically available for students who have qualified for free or reduced lunch. Please contact Kathy Soulard in D5 for questions about fee reductions and payment. In order to meet the ordering deadlines, all AP students must make payment arrangements by Friday, February 27, 2015. Payments are made in the Treasurer's Office (D5) OR by credit card using the IC portal (NEW SERVICE).
Students who do not sign up and make payment arrangements for AP tests will not get the opportunity to take the tests. No extra tests will be ordered. We are also willing to order and administer Advanced Placement tests to students who are not enrolled in the corresponding courses (including AP exams for courses that we do not offer). If you have any questions talk to your AP course teacher or Ms Robles in the Main office.
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FROM THE FOUNDATION
Alive and Well Poisoned!
Oh Dear!
Tickets for the Gala on April 11 are now available for purchase online. Seats are limited so buy now and don't miss out on the fun. Buy Gala tickets
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SUHSD PARENT EDUCATION MINI-SERIES: 2014-15
Teenage Risky Behaviors
Please join us for a pro-active SUHSD Parent Education Mini-Series to address teenage risky behaviors. These targeted workshops will focus on adolescent drug and alcohol addiction, e-cigarettes, distracted driving, and sexual health.
"Vaping Reality: New Electronic Device (E-Cigarettes) and Emerging Nicotine Products"
with Alissa Ralston, Project Director, Tobacco-Free Youth Project
Thursday, February 12, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Sequoia Union High School District Office
Birch Room
480 James Avenue, Redwood City
Register: https://ecigarettes2015suhsd.eventbrite.com
For a detailed information on this class, click here.
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"Distracted Driving Parent Workshop"
with Impact Teen Drivers (California Highway Patrol)
Thursday, March 12, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Sequoia Union High School District Office
Birch Room
480 James Avenue, Redwood City
For a detailed information on this class, click here.
SUHSD parents, students, faculty/staff, and community members welcome! Spanish interpretation will be available. |
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
Tickets are going fast, so sign up today!
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!
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"Putting the Personal into the College Personal Statement"
with Beth Harrison, PhD, Peninsula Young Writers
Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Woodside High School, MUR (Multi-Use Room)
How can you help your teen put the "personal" into their college personal essays? What do they need to know before they begin composing authentic personal statements for college applications? Come learn the answer to these questions and more!
Join us for an information-packed presentation by Beth Harrison, PhD, an independent college advisor and writing instructor with 25 years of experience in higher education. This interactive presentation will jump-start the college essay writing process and offer valuable tips for helping your teen navigate a successful college search through reflecting on experiences and goals.
High school students are welcome to attend this session with their parents.
Woodside Parent Education Series events are free, sponsored by the WHS PTSA, the Sequoia Healthcare District, and the Sequoia Union High School District.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be provided.
For more information, contact Charlene Margot, Parent Education Series, Founding Director, at cmargot@csmconsulting.net or (650) 868-0590. For Spanish, contact Maricela Lopez, Bilingual Parent Coordinator, at (650) 367-9750, Ext. 45323.
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PARENT GROUPS
Class of 2016
WE'RE LOUD
WE'RE PROUD
WE'RE LIVING THE DREAM
WE ARE THE CLASS OF 2016
Thank you to everyone who has donated, worked, volunteered and/or managed any part of our football or basketball concessions, Awesome job by everyone, thank you!
Even though we are almost done with concessions, we are not done raising money for our kids' Safe & Sober Grad Night! Please send in your direct donation today(and become a Century Club Member), by sending in your check! Please make checks payable to WHS PTSA PG 2016. You can drop off or mail to us at the school - attn: Erin Stockford PG2016
Our final obligation as a junior class is managing the sales of flowers and leis at this years' graduation. We are looking for volunteers to help coordinate the sales of the flowers on Graduation day (June 5th). If you can help out by coordinating, selling, or distributing graduation leis, please contact Erin at goinbonkerz@gmail.com.
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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 2018.whs@gmail.com.
- One social/fundraising event in February/March (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.
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).
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SPORTS NEWS
Athletes of the Week - Week of January 23
Varsity Athletes: Kyle Sanchez, Senior
Sport: Boy's Soccer
Coaches' Lens (Darrell Ringman): "Tonight's (v. Sequoia) come-from-behind performance was such an amazing, team effort, it's hard to extract one individual performance from all the others to praise an individual player of the game. It is a bit of sweet revenge to snare a point when similar points have been snatched from our grasp. But that said it's equally unfair to NOT recognize the unrelenting effort of one player who, with great sportsmanship, attitude, leadership and results continues to role model a standard for performance."
Kyle Sanchez is an athlete that cannot imagine much outside of soccer. He spent his freshman year at an academy program in Brazil to grow his skills before coming to Woodside (he still speaks Portuguese). Kyle hopes to play in college (perhaps at UCSB), but he will continue to play the sport at any level as long as possible. His major influence has been his father, who still plays in adult leagues. Kyle believes the Wildcats still have a "good shot to make the CCS playoffs - we just have to keep winning." While winning is important, Kyle emphasizes the best component of soccer is "playing with your friends," and the "relaxing" nature of the sport. Although he is not sure about his long term goals or a career, he was very adamant about his favorite meal: beef stroganoff.
 Athlete: Fallon Falore, Sophomore Sport: Girls' JV Soccer
Coaches' Lens (Head Coach Oscar Avendano): "Getting to know and coach Fallon has been a pleasure the past two years. She is an exceptional soccer player and a very positive team leader. She has always taken on a leadership role for her teammates on the field. She is very respectful to her teammates, the opposition and coaches and this is why she wears the captain band around her arm. She showed her skills this past Thursday against Burlingame, leading the team with 4 goals." This 10th grader is a rarity in today's high school - a three sport athlete! Fallon, who also plays volleyball and competes in track (she is a sprinter), has been a dominating force in soccer. A major contributor to her growth and success has been the "constructive criticism" she receives from her club coach, Jeff Beicher. She is very pleased with the JV team (currently in first place), as they have been getting "better and better each game," and their progress has been helped along by "great coaches." Fallon has been playing soccer since kindergarten and the competitive club level since third grade. Although she will consider playing in college, her main priority is "to always stay active and do a sport." As another long term goal Fallon hopes to attend UC Berkeley or UC San Diego and work in public relations. Her family has chickens, so she enjoys the fresh eggs, but her favorite meal is a "filet mignon cooked medium well." ____________________________________
Girls Soccer: Woodside defeats M-A, leads PAL Bay Division
Woodside continues to lead the PAL Bay Division with 21 points with Carlmont in second with 16 and Burlingame third with 14.
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Sport Events this Week
Feb 2: Spring Sports Practice Begins
Feb 3: Girls Soccer vs Half Moon Bay
Feb 4: Boys Soccer @ South San Francisco
Boys Basketball vs Aragon
Girls Basketball @ Aragon
Feb 5: Wrestling @ Burlingame
Girls Soccer @ Hillsdale
Feb 6: Boys Varsity Basketball vs Carlmont
Boys Soccer vs Carlmont
Girls Basketball vs Carlmont
Girls Wrestling Tourney Qualifier @ Independence
Feb 7: Boys Freshman Basketball @ San Mateo
Wrestling @ Wilcox
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DRAMA BOOSTERS
We're very excited that the Cast is cast and rehearsals have begun. You're in for a great show as the Woodside Drama Department puts on the musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying". You've seen Matthew Broderick (Ferris Bueller) and Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) perform the lead in this play. Come and find out who has been cast in this fun story of getting to the top and...well, you just have to come and find out what happens. Mark your calendars NOW for March 13 - 15 and 20 - 21. You won't want to miss it.
AND, if you have an itch to be involved in the production "back stage" we have opportunities in set creation, costumes, hair and makeup, concessions, tickets sales...Come on, you can find some way to be involved! Join us. You can find a place when you come to the Drama Booster Club meeting on Wednesday, Jan 28 in the Wildcat Room. See you there. jalark725@gmail.com |
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Middle College
Middle College is open to all Sequoia Union High School Juniors and Seniors who are interested in a different school experience than the traditional comprehensive high school. Applications to the program are now being accepted. See this flyer to learn more.
Applications now open for Girls Who Code, for rising juniors and seniors.
The Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program represents an innovative approach to computer science education, pairing seven weeks of intensive instruction in robotics, web design, and mobile development with engaging, career-focused mentorship and exposure led by the industry's top female entrepreneurs and engineers.
The Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program embeds 20 rising high school juniors and seniors inside a technology company or university setting from 9:00am - 4:00pm each day. Here, young women get hands-on experience in computing concepts, programming fundamentals, mobile phone development, robotics, and web development and design. Project-based curricular modules allow participants to build products and develop innovative solutions designed to inspire an interest in and enourage their pursuit of computer science. Attendance Policy Girls Who Code is a seven-week program from 9am-4pm, Monday through Friday. Participants must commit to attending the full summer program. Students are permitted to miss a maximum of two days. Students unable to attend for the full duration of the program due to other commitments (e.g. other summer programs, vacation plans) are not eligible. No exceptions. In recognition of the 4th of July Holiday, the program will not meet on Friday, July 3rd. 2015 PARTNERS:
Accenture, Adobe, AIG, Akamai, Amazon, AOL Charitable Foundation, AppNexus, AT&T, BSA| The Software Alliance, eBay, Electronic Arts, Expedia, Facebook, GE, Goldman Sachs, Google, Groupon, The Honest Company, IAC, IBM, Intel, Intuit, Lockheed Martin, MassMutual, Microsoft, Moody's, Pixar Animation Studios, Prudential, Saban Family Foundation, Square, TripAdvisor, Twitter, Verizon, & Viacom
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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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