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Woodside PTSA Weekly Update
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Learn about the changes in the SEP for all seniors on Tuesday at 6:30. Then come to the MUR for October's PTSA meeting. As always, everyone is welcome.
The Talent Show on Thursday is a family event. Join the fun at 7pm.
50 For $50,000. Freshman families read all about it below.
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Calendar
THIS WEEK
- Tuesday, Oct 6, SEP information meeting, for all Senior Parents, 6:30pm
- Tuesday, Oct 6, PTSA meeting, MUR, 7pm
- Wednesday, Oct 7, Music Boosters, Band room, 7pm
- Thursday, Oct 8, Talent Show, PAC, 7pm
- Friday, Oct 9, Last day to request a Letter of Recommendation for college
UPCOMING
- Oct 12, No School
- Oct 13, Foundation Meeting, 7pm
- Oct 14, College Day
- Oct 14, Fashion Show Meeting, Wildcat Room, 7pm
- Oct 16, End First Quarter
- Week of Oct 19, Homecoming
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SCHOOL NEWS
From Principal Burbank
The SEP (Senior Exhibition Project) has been a hallmark of the WHS senior year for over a decade, and this year, informed by feedback from student focus groups, there are changes. Social studies and English teachers worked last spring and over the summer to transform SEP to the ST: Senior Thesis. Come find out more from the teachers on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, 6:30 - 7:00 pm, MUR, right before the PTSA meeting that begins at 7:00 in the MUR conf rm.
College Day
College Day is coming Wednesday October 14. This all day annual event prepares ALL students for the sometimes complex task of applying for and picking a college. See the flyer for details.
Did you know that the SAT/PSAT test has changed? Click here to see details of the new SAT.
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Parent Teacher Student Association
ASSOCIATION MEETING Our next meeting is October 6 at 7 PM in the MUR conference room - all parents welcome! Click here to see the agenda for the meeting.
MEMBERSHIP
It's not too late to JOIN the PTSA! Support all of our great programs.
Safeway has dropped eScrip!
Safeway has dropped out of the eScrip program completely so the PTSA is losing at least $6,000 a year. Please consider making that extra donation to the general fund when you complete your membership form.
You can still register your debit/credit cards and grocery loyalty cards with eScrip and earn money for Woodside High School PTSA by shopping at participating merchants. Use Woodside High School PTSA eScrip Group ID - 137612196. Ask your family and friends to join too!
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In addition to the Morgan Family Foundation Challenge, the Woodside High School Foundation is thrilled to announce a challenge just for our newest members of the Woodside family:
Freshman Families Challenge: 50 for $50,000
A generous group of freshman families is challenging fellow freshman families to donate to the Foundation before December 31, 2015. If 50 freshman families donate before year-end, these generous families will donate $50,000!
A "Freshman Family" is any family with a student who is a member of the Woodside High School Class of 2019. This includes families that have students in other grades.
Woodside High School Foundation
199 Churchill Ave.
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Athletic Boosters Organization
The Habit Burger Grill Fundraiser
An easy fundraiser for those who enjoy a good burger!
This week, from October 5th to 7th 'The Habit', will be donating 20% of their net proceeds to Woodside Athletics for anyone bringing this
flyer (download) and dining after 4 PM. 'The Habit' is located in the Sequoia Station (1103 El Camino Real), in the former location of 'Johnny Rockets'.
Proceeds will go to the Athletic Boosters Organization which is supporting every sport at Woodside High School. Have a burger and help a Wildcat student-athlete!
First Annual Homecoming Alumni Barbeque
Date: Friday, October 23rd
Time: 5:30-6:30pm
Where: Woodside High School Teacher Parking Lot
Join your fellow Woodside Alumni for the 1st annual Alumni Homecoming Barbeque. We will be will be doing this event annually to help raise funds for Woodside Athletics and to stay in touch with fellow Woodside Alumni. RSVP on Facebook here.
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Parent Education
M-A PARENT EDUCATION SERIES
Safety First: A Reality-Based Approach to Teens and Drugs
with Marsha Rosenbaum, PhD
For more details click HERE.
Thursday, November 5
"Workshop on Body Image - Empowering Girls"
Brie Mathers, Founder of Love the Skin You're In™
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Woodside MUR
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Drama Boosters
Woodside's Got Talent Show - Thurs. Oct 8 - 7pm in the PAC Drama Booster Club meeting - Wed. Oct 28 - 7pm in the Wildcat Room (Administration Bldg) An Evening of Theater presents "To the Prom and Beyond", a collection of one act plays - Thurs - Sat. - Nov. 19 - 21 - 7pm in the PAC Spring Musical Auditions for Disney's "A Little Mermaid" - Mon. - Fri. Nov 30 - Dec 4 - look for sign-ups in the office in early November.
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Parent Committees
Class of 2016
We are trying to get as many seniors as possible to purchase their GRAD NIGHT tickets early! To purchase your ticket, your student can pick up the forms (order form and release form) from the Student Acitvities room (D7). Or you can go to the PTSA website ( http://woodsidehs-ptsa.org) and click on the parent group 2016 link for sign up information. If you have any questions, please contact Erin Stockford at
 Class of 2018
Homecoming Float Parents and kids of the Class of 2018, it's Homecoming Float time again! The class of 2018 is getting ready to start construction and decoration of the Sophomore Class Float for the upcoming Homecoming celebrations. Homecoming this year is Friday October 23, 2015. The class will need parents to chaperone the building and decorating of the float. Kids from the Sophomore class are encouraged are welcome to come help construct & decorate the float. Sign up to volunteer and/or donate food and drink items. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, October 27 at 7 PM in the MUR Conference Room.
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Interested in being a mentor for a wildcat?
Want to make a difference in a teenagers life? Had a mentor that made an impact in your life? The Academy Programs at Woodside High School could use your help!
The Academy program is a small school environment which targets at-risk students. During their Junior year, students may request a Community Mentor that works with them on both academic & career goals. The students career interests are widespread from law enforcement and medicine to environmental planning and video game design.
I'm hoping that you, or someone that you know, might be able to participate in this program as a mentor. The commitment is approximately 2 hours per month, with most interactions via email and 4 face-to-face meetings over the course of the school year. The first meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 30th at 9am, and the program wraps up in early May.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
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HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE 2015 
Woodside High School's Annual Fall Harvest Faire, now called "HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE" will be coming up on Saturday, November 14th! Please mark your calendars to come and shop early for fun, creative holiday gifts and treats for yourself! It is not too late to add new vendors! If you or anyone you know that would be a great fit for this event, please get in touch with Erin Stockford at "goinbonkerz@gmail.com" The event is a one day event, November 14th, held on campus from 10am - 3:00pm!
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Community
Spend the Summer in Latin America
Amigos de las Americas will hold informational meetings for interested students and parents on the following dates. Come learn about the exciting opportunity for high school students to train with the AMIGOS Peninsula Chapter and then spend next summer leading youth in community service projects throughout Latin America.
Thursday, October 8: Carlmont High School Sunday, October 11: Gunn High School Library
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FROM THE EDITOR
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