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Woodside Weekly PTSA Update
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Hello Parents,
The PTSA meets on Tuesday at 7pm. We are looking to fill the next year's Board. Come to the meeting to see what you can do next year. Music Boosters and the Auction Committee meet on Wednesday at 7.
All Parents are invited to the SPRING OPEN HOUSE. Come for dinner and information and teacher visits.
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CALENDAR
- Monday, Feb 1, Spring Sports begin
- Tuesday, Feb 2, DVPA elective presentation, 6:30, MUR conf room
- Tuesday, Feb 2, PTSA meeting, 7pm, MUR Conference Room
- Wednesday, Feb 3, Music Boosters, 7pm, Music room
- Wednesday, Feb 3, Auction Meeting, 7pm, MUR Conference Room
- Wednesday, Feb 3, Lucia's Restaurant Fundraiser
- Thursday, Feb 4, OPEN HOUSE, 5:30 - 8pm
- Friday, Feb 5, Minimum Day for Students
UPCOMING
- Feb 9, Foundation Meeting, 7pm, MUR Conference room
- Feb 10, Community College Info Night, 7-8:30, MUR
- Feb 12 & 15, NO SCHOOL
SAVE THE DATES:
- Feb 26, Music Booster Dinner and Music
- March 1, Deadline for Auction Item donations
- March 11, "Little Mermaid" Opens
- March 26, Fashion Show
- April 23, Annual Rummage Sale (save your items to donate)
- April 30, Annual Foundation Auction
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SPRING OPEN HOUSE 
WHS Annual Spring Open House with Food Trucks will Celebrate the 8 Conditions of Student Success. Thursday, February 4, 2016
5:00 - 6:30 pm Food trucks and leadership-hosted bake sale on upper quad; parent organization tables in the MUR.
6:30 - 8:00 pm Classrooms open and teachers available (no bell schedule, just pop in!) Check teacher and program locations at the pop-up info tent near the bus circle. |
FUNDRAISER AT LUCIA'S
On Feb 3 go to Lucia's and say you are from Woodside High School and a percentage of your purchase will go towards Prom. This works for everyone, please share with family and friends. Here' the flyer.
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Support our school by donating an auction item for our annual auction coming on April 30. We are looking for
- sports tickets
- theater, music tickets
- services: massage, facials, workouts
- lodging in LA and NYC
All donations are fully tax deductible. Do you want to join the committee? We have little and large jobs--whatever fits your schedule. Contact us at woodsideauction@gmail.comWe will hold a final AUCTION BRAINSTORMING Meeting on Wednesday, February 3 in the MUR Conference Room. Put your creative thinking cap on and join us.
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ELECTIVES 2016-17
Teachers from the DVPA department (Digital, Visual, and Performing Arts) will present information about student elective choices for next school year on Tuesday, February 2, 6:30 - 7:00 pm in the MUR conf room. As students are selecting their courses now on Infinite Campus, it's good timing for parents and students to learn more about the department elective offerings and pathways: Audio Production, Ceramics, Art, Computer Science, Animation, Digital Photo, Video Production, Film Critique, Drama, Instrumental and Vocal Music. The Monthly PTA meeting will follow at 7pm.
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Parents who have students enrolled in AP classes!
Your students will use a Google form to register for their AP exams again this year. As they sign up for your exam, they will be acknowledging information about the procedures and expectations. These things include:-
Exams will not be ordered for students who haven't paid or made payment arrangements by the deadline. Just signing up for the exam isn't enough. Signing up is easy and it's what everyone wants you to do. Paying for it is putting your money where your mouth is.
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There is a penalty for not taking exams that you've registered and paid for. Students who paid full price will receive at most a partial refund. Students who paid the reduced fee will be charged an additional $20.
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Students who show up late for their exams will not be able to test or take a make-up exam. ("Too late to test" is after the rest of the students have broken the seals on their booklets.)
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Students who have legitimate conflicts with exam dates have the opportunity to take a make-up exam. For some conflicts, this will involve a $40 (additional) fee. These students should see Lupe Robles as soon as they know about the conflict.
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Students who are sick on exam day or have an emergency can have the opportunity to take make-up exams, but only if they contact Lupe by the day of the exam.
Paying for the exams is a separate process with many options. One option is to make payment directly to the Treasurer, Susan Garcia in room D5. The other option is that these fees can be paid through Infinite Campus with a credit or debit card. These options are described on the registration form. Students are encouraged to first register and then pay for the exams.
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UNSUNG HEROES
One of the 8 Conditions of Student Success is "HEROES: Having someone who believes in you and is there when you need them." PTSA's Unsung Heroes recognize those students, staff, and parent volunteers who believe in someone or something on our campus and is present to help. Last year's nominees included the parent organizer of the printed calendar, the staff who eat lunch with struggling 9th graders once a month as mentors, and a student who started a club for girls who code. Please nominate someone in the WHS community who has been a hero to you or to your student. http://woodsidehs-ptsa.org/programs/unsung-heroes/
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Pennies for Patients Penny War 2016
This class competition raises money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, an organization raising funds for leukemia and other blood cancers. Last year the students raised over $1300 for this worthy cause. The class with the highest number of points at the end of the drive will win spirit points, special prizes and bragging rights. See the flyer. |
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WINTER DANCE
On Friday, February 19 Woodside will be having a Sadies Winter Wonderland dance in the New Gym from 7:30-10:30pm. Tickets will go on sale starting February 4. There will be a two-day sale, Feb 4 and 5 in which tickets will be $10 for everyone. Starting Feb 8 the tickets will be $15 with PAL and $20 without. Then the last two days of sales will be Feb 18 and 19 and the price will be $25 for all. Please note that tickets are NOT sold at the door. Dates are not required to attend the dance. Guest passes are available in D7 or online. See the flyer.
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NEW COMMON CORE MATH MATERIALSThe District is looking for parents to review proposed new materials for Algebra I and Algebra II curriculum. This is your opportunity to shape the way the Algebra's are taught at Woodside.
What: Opportunity to review Algebra I and II materials When: Feb 8 or Feb 24, 6:00 - 7:30 pm (Just drop in anytime in this window) Where: Birch Room at the District Office, 480 James Ave, RWC |
SEQUOIA PARENT EDUCATION SERIES
Finding the Right Fit - A Conversation about the College Search
Maria Furtado, Executive Director, Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL)
Thursday, February 18, 2016, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Carrington Hall, Sequoia High School
1201 Brewster Avenue, Redwood City
More details, download this.
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WOODSIDE PARENT EDUCATION SERIES
"The Psychology of Technology: Parenting the Always-On Generation"
Gloria Moskowitz-Sweet and Erica Pelavin, My Digital TAT2
Thursday, February 25, 2016, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Woodside High School, Multi-Use Room (MUR)
199 Churchill Avenue, Woodside
How are teens using technology today? Our students are "digital natives" -- they have grown up in a world of online access and ever-changing media devices. Every parent knows that it's hard to keep up with kids and social media. How can you teach your teens responsibility and ethics online? What is the best way to parent the "always-on" generation?
Join Gloria Moskowitz-Sweet, PPSC, LCSW, Erica Pelavin, LCSW, PhD, from My Digital TAT2 for a highly interactive workshop on digital trends, psychological responses to social media, and the impact of social media on the adolescent brain. My Digital TAT2 has worked with over 14,000 students throughout the Bay Area. They recently formed focus groups of middle and high school students who support MDT2 and keep their work on the cutting edge, sharing student perspective and voice.
Parents, students, faculty/staff, and community members welcome! Spanish interpretation will be available. Free admission.
Woodside Parent Education Series events are sponsored by the Woodside PTSA, the Sequoia Healthcare District, and the Sequoia Union High School District.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, M.A., Director, The Parent Education Series, at cmargot@csmconsulting.net or (650) 868-0590. For Spanish, contact Maricela Lopez, Bilingual Parent Liaison, at (650) 367-7263 Ext. 45323.
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The WHS annual Rummage Sale is Saturday April 23. This is a new date. Start collecting your usable items to support WHS clubs and groups.
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DRAMA BOOSTERS
It's commitment time! You know you want to come to see Disney's "The Little Mermaid" at the Woodside HS Performing Arts Center, performed by the incredibly talented cast of Woodside HS students, directed and choreographed by an AMAZING production crew. Now's your chance.Tickets are now ON SALE. You can go to the Drama Booster Club website to purchase them RIGHT NOW! They are reserved seats, and so the sooner you buy, the better the seats you will get. Tickets are $10.00 for College Students and younger, $15.00 for Seniors 65 and older, and $20 each for everyone in-between (plus a small processing fee). There is also a group rate for groups of 15 or more. Please call 650-400-1432 for group sales information.
Also, don't forget your opportunity to promote your business via an ad in the program. Imagine, 6 sold-out audiences, that's over 3,200 people looking at those programs. See the attached flyer for details about price, size, and format of ads. Ads are due February 22. You can also submit a "shout out" to recognize your favorite cast member.
All the preparations for the production are going REALLY well. There's been a great turn-out for set building and painting and Don, our set designer, is really pleased with the progress. You will be amazed with what he's done, not to mention our costumes and props teams. The creativity is impressive. This will be the show to top them all. You will want to be sure to see it...at LEAST once.
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FEBRUARY STUDENT EVENTS
Download a copy of the February Student events here. |
Dear Friends and Families of the Class of 2017,
Since freshman year, parents and students have been raising money with socials, rummage sales, football and basketball concessions sales and cash donations from our 2017 class families to raise money for the Safe and Sober Grad Night party. THANK YOU for all you have done to support these activities!
We are more than half way to our goal, but we have only 1 ˝ years to raise another $10,000 for this event to be similar to what previous graduating classes have held and to keep ticket prices affordable for the grad night party. We need your help to do it!
The fastest and easiest way to raise money is through a direct donation. You can mail, drop off or donate online to the Class of 2017. Please drop off donations at the Administration office or mail to 199 Churchill Ave. Woodside, CA, 94062. Make checks payable to WHS PTSA and note Class of 2017.
You can easily donate online using PayPal. Go to the Class of 2017 web page and donate there at: http://tinyurl.com/WHS17. It's very important to make sure you have noted that the donation is for the Class of 2017, otherwise the donation will go to the PTSA general fund.
Any amount is appreciated -- $25, $100 or more!!!! A donation of $250 or more gets your student a ticket to the Grad Night party.
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Selecting Classes On Infinite Campus: Academic Planner
It is time to plan your students classes for the 2016-17 academic year. You can do this on-line January 20 - 31. Students will meet with Counselors throughout the spring.
Go to www.woodsidehs.org and scroll down to the bottom "Quick Links" section and select "INFINITE CAMPUS- Parent & Student Portal" INFINITE CAMPUS- Username: Student ID# Password: Initials and 6 digit birthdate (ie: jp110195) Select "Academic Planner" click on next Under "Search Course Catalog," you can type in the course name and read a description. To add a course, select "Add to Grade" and add course selection through the 12th grade. After adding all courses, select "Save"
Congratulations! You have planned your classes. Don't worry if your credit summary doesn't add up. Your counselor will meet with you soon to confirm your course selection.
Academic Planning Tips:
Review Graduation and A_G Requirements on your planner on page 16 or go to woodsidehs.org > Recources>Guidance Department>Program Planning Handbook.
Registration Dates w/ Counselor:
- 11th Grade- February 2nd-17th
- 10th Grade- February 22nd- March 3rd
- 9th Grade- March 9th- 18th
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FROM THE EDITOR
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