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Woodside Weekly PTSA Update
October 9, 2016
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THIS WEEK
NEXT WEEK
- Tue, Oct. 18: Foundation Auction Meeting, Wildcat Room, 7 p.m.
- Wed, Oct. 19: College Day
- Wed, Oct. 19: Athletic Boosters Meeting, MUR Conference Room, 7 p.m.
- Thu, Oct. 20: Guidance & College Info Night for Freshmen, Sophs & Parents, MUR, 7 p. m.
UPCOMING
- Tue, Oct. 25: Financial Aid Night for Parents of Seniors, MUR, 7 - 8 p.m.
- Wed, Oct. 26: Donation Day
- Wed, Oct. 26: Drama Boosters Meeting, Wildcat Room, 7 p.m.
- Wed, Oct. 26: Parent Education Night, MUR, 7 p.m.
- Fri, Oct. 28: Athletic Registration Deadline for Winter Sports
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School News
Morning bus routes run at regular times with an added 12:30 dismissal bus route.
Woodside High School Annual College Day is made possible by an anonymous donation to the Woodside High School Foundation.
9th grade: WHS GUIDANCE DEPT has designed an on-campus morning that prepares YOU for your college campus tours later this school year and for your college search and application process over the next four years.
9:00-9:20 Welcome event in the PAC for nametag and group assignment
9:25-10:20 Session 1
10:25-11:20 Session 2
11:20-11:30 Break (Bradley Field)
11:35-12:30 Session 3
Student rotates through all three sessions: - NAVIANCE: log-on and scavenger hunt to begin college search and major exploration
- Challenge Activity: team building exercise related to freshman transition
- Mindful Student Work: stress management
9:00 - 12:30 with a classroom snack. 12th grade: Assist SENIORS in the college app process by giving TIME and ASSISTANCE during the colleg-app season. 9 - 9:30 sign in and breakfast treats in the A-wing quad 9:30 - 12:30 WORKSHOPS and ASSISTANCE with college counselors
October 2016-17 Parent/Student Directory
The October 2016-17 Parent/Student Directory is now available on SchoolLoop.
Please note that the Parent/Student Directory will be updated monthly. The next parent/student directory release will be October 1st.
If you need to update your information in the directory, please contact the guidance office at ext. 45329.
October/November Communicat
The electronic version of the October/November Communicat is now available. Click here for this month's edition. You may read, save, and/or print at your convenience. The paper edition will be mailed out shortly. The Communicat is available on the WHS PTSA website and all families that have an email on file with the school will receive a link to the most current edition as soon as it is published. Families who have not opted out from paper communications will receive the Communicat by U.S. Mail as well.
If you receive both an emailed link AND a paper copy of theCommunicat by mail, please do consider being green and save school resources and stop the paper copy by contacting us at whsptsa199@gmail.com.
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College Fairs
There are several great college fairs and college open houses happening in the near future. Consider putting one of these fairs or events on your calendar. For a list of questions that you can ask college representatives, try the questions in this document.
Monday, October 10, 7:30-8:30 pm
Palo Alto City College Fair
Gunn High School
780 Arastradero Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Tuesday, October 11, 6:30-8:00 pm
East Palo Alto College Fair
EPA Boys and Girls Club
2031 Pulgas Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Sunday, October 23, 1:00-3:00 pm
NACAC Performing and Visual arts College Fair (registration)
South San Francisco Conference Center, Grand Ballroom
255 South Airport Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94080
Sunday, November 6, 11:00 am-2:00 pm
NACAC San Francisco STEM College and Career Fair (registration)
South San Francisco Conference Center, Grand Ballroom
255 South Airport Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94080
CSU AND UC Preview Days for Seniors and Juniors
Preview Days are open houses on campuses for prospective students (seniors and juniors) and their families. These are excellent opportunities to see the campus, speak to faculty and students, find out about student and campus life, and get information about the application process and financial aid.
UC MERCED-Preview Day
Saturday, October 15
Registration: http://admissions.ucmerced.edu/preview-day
CSU MONTEREY BAY-Preview Day
Saturday, October 8, 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Information: https://csumb.edu/admissions/open-house
CSU SACRAMENTO-Preview Day
Saturday, October 8, 12:00-4:00 pm
Registration: http://www.csus.edu/admissions/future-hornet-day/
CAL POLY, SLO-College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences only
Preview Day
Friday, October 14
Info and registration: http://cafes.calpoly.edu/fall-preview
CSU EAST BAY, Hayward Campus-Preview Day
Saturday, October 15
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preview-day-2016-registration-26042915060
CSU CHICO-Preview Day
Saturday, October 22, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Registration: http://www.csuchico.edu/admissions/chico_preview_day.shtml
CSU STANISLAUS-Preview Day
Saturday, October 22, 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Registration: https://www.csustan.edu/admissions/preview-day
HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY-Preview Day
Friday, October 28
Registration: http://www2.humboldt.edu/admissions/
CAL MARITIME-Preview Day
Saturday, November 19
Info and registration: http://www.csum.edu/web/admissions/preview-day
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Woodside High School Foundation
199 Churchill Ave.
Woodside, CA 94062
We look forward to partnering with you as we embark on yet another successful fundraising year!
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From the PTSA
Calling all vendors & craft makers for Woodside's annual community-wide Holiday Boutique!
Do you or someone you know want to participate in the Holiday Boutique on November 19? Rent a table to sell items or share our email contact with someone you know! Woodside families and students receive a discount.
We're also looking for craft makers & bakers who would like to make and contribute a few items to sell at the Woodside High School-sponsored table. For more information on renting a table or contributing a few items, contact Joni Soderer at jsoderer@comcast.net.
Purchase ADVANCE Grad Night tickets!
Grad Night, also known as Safe & Sober Grad Night, is a Woodside High School tradition for all graduating seniors. This all-night party is a once-in-a-lifetime experience where seniors get to celebrate with their class one last time.
Woodside's Grad Night Party will be held on Friday, June 9th, 2017. We have a great venue, and hours of entertainment will be planned throughout the evening.
Advance tickets are currently $50. For more information, to find order forms, parent release forms, and to purchase tickets, visit www.whsgradnight2017.com. Tickets can also be purchased/forms available in room D7 or the guidance office.
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From the Athletic Boosters Organization (ABO)
Spirit Wear Sales!
At our home football games, the Athletic Boosters Organization sells Spirit Wear. In order to make this work, we do need help. If you are planning to come to a home game and would also like to network with the ABO, please join us to help set-up, sell or sell and breakdown the Spirit Wear Booth!
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Sport News and Events
4 p.m. - Girls Tennis @ Aragon
4 p.m. - JV Volleyball @ Mills
5:15 p.m. - Varsity Volleyball @ Mills
Wednesday, Oct. 12
3:15 p.m. - Cross Country PAL meet @ Half Moon
4 p.m. - JV Boys Water Polo vs Mills
5 p.m. - Varsity Boys Water Polo vs Mills
6 p.m. - Varsity Girls Water Polo vs Burlingame
7 p.m. - JV Girls Water Polo vs Burlingame
Thursday, Oct. 13
4 p.m. - Girls Tennis vs Hillsdale
4 p.m. - JV Volleyball vs Capuchino
5:15 p.m. - Varsity Volleyball vs Capuchino
Friday, Oct. 14 4 p.m. - JV Football vs King's Academy 7 p.m. - Varsity Football vs King's Academy
Tuesday, Oct. 18
4 p.m. - Girls Tennis @ Half Moon Bay
4 p.m. - JV Volleyball vs Jefferson
5:15 p.m. - Varsity Volleyball vs Jefferson
Wednesday, Oct. 19
4 p.m. - JV Boys Water Polo @ Hillsdale
4 p.m. - JV Girls Water Polo @ Mercy
5 p.m. - Varsity Boys Water Polo @ Hillsdale
4 p.m. - Varsity Girls Water Polo @ Mercy
Thursday, Oct. 20
4 p.m. - Girls Tennis vs San Mateo
4 p.m. - JV Volleyball vs El Camino
5:15 p.m. - Varsity Volleyball vs El Camino
Friday, Oct. 21 4 p.m. - JV Football @ South San Francisco 7 p.m. - Varsity Football @ South San Francisco
Woodside Volleyball Update
The JV team beat South San Francisco High in two sets, 25-12 and 25-12.
The Varsity team beat South San Francisco High in three sets, 25-8, 25-9 and 25-8. Once again, Jennifer Buca was the top scorer of the match with 38 served points, including 11 aces, and Jesse Crowley slammed South San Francisco with 5 kills and 3 roof blocks.
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| Drama Boosters
I hope you were able to join us for the "Woodside's Got Talent" show last week. If so, you were given a treat by our multi-talented students. There were nearly 30 "acts" and all of them were given with heart and enthusiasm.
Now, mark your calendars for the "Evening of Theater" at which you will be thoroughly entertained with the performance of "The Canterville Ghost", based on an Oscar Wilde short story. The cast has already been preparing for a couple of weeks and this show promises to live up to the superlative reputation that our Drama Department has so deservedly earned over the years. You won't want to miss this performance, which is being offered only two nights, Friday and Saturday, November 18 and 19 in our own Performing Arts Center. Finally, a reminder for those students intending to audition for the Spring Musical "Anything Goes". Yes, it's already time to start thinking about this show. Auditions will be held the week after Thanksgiving, starting Monday, November 28. You must have a song ready to perform for the "judges" and be ready to "read" for them as well. Don't miss out on the opportunity to participate in this classic show. We'll see you at the Theater!
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| Woodside Parent Education Series
Finding the Right Fit: A Conversation about the College Search
Maria Furtado, Executive Director, Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL)
Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Woodside High School, Multi-Use Room (MUR)
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.
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Community News
La Entrada Used Book Fair
Are you looking for extra book space on you and your child's bookshelf? At La Entrada Middle School in Menlo Park, we have the perfect opportunity for you. Start your Spring cleaning early, in the middle of fall!
La Entrada is collecting books for our Used Book Fair and bins will be located at La Entrada Middle School ( 2200 Sharon Rd, Menlo Park) and Las Lomitas Elementary School (299 Alameda de las Pulgas, Atherton) in front of both schools from Monday, October 10th through Friday, October 28th.
We are accepting books in all genres ranging from adults to children and everything in between. The books must be in good condition, and we welcome them in all languages! Please, no textbooks, workbooks, reference books or used coloring books.
The La Entrada Used Book Fair opens in the MUR (located directly across the La Entrada office) on November 7th through November 10th. Store hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
100% of the sales will go directly to the La Entrada PTA and a significant amount of books will be donated to the Ravenswood District, the Menlo Park library and other charities. This is an eco-friendly way to share books, and with most at prices ranging from $1 - $5, there will be something for everyone.
We appreciate your community support and look forward to seeing you at the La Entrada Used Book Fair!
Tribute Marks Five Years for Menlowe Ballet
Menlowe Ballet marks its five-year anniversary with TRIBUTE, a celebratory program featuring world premieres, a classical jewel, and the revival of a signature company work, November 3, 5 & 6 at Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center, 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton, CA. Performances take place Thursday, November 3 at 7:30pm, Saturday, November 5 at 2pm & 8pm, and Sunday, November 6 at 2pm. Tickets ranging from $30-$60 are available at www.menloweballet.org or by calling 800-595-4TIX (4849). Group tickets rates are available.
Freshmen Louise Hautefeuille, Milena Raeber, and Daniela Thorne are among the few Menlo Park Academy of Dance students invited to perform alongside the company members this season.
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From the Weekly Update Editors
- The deadline for submissions is Wednesday at 4 PM for publication on Sunday evening.
- If you are one of our regular contributors, you will be receiving an email every Monday night reminding you to send in your news. If you want to be added to the "regulars" distribution list, please email us at whsupdate@gmail.com.
- Please keep articles short and focused. Include the event, date, time, location, and contact info, including URL if available.
- Please do not send attachments: send article content in the body of the email. If you send us a flyer, we will include it only as a link to a downloadable document, so the readers will have to click to open and read it. They probably won't, so again: do not send us flyers.
- Please spell check and proofread submissions.
- The PTSA Weekly Update Editorial Team reserves the right to edit or reject submissions.
- No special or additional editions of Weekly Update will be sent out unless the subject matter impacts the ENTIRE school population. Such special editions are exclusively at the discretion of the Weekly Update editors, the PTSA President, and the school administration.
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