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Woodside Weekly PTSA Update
December 4, 2016
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THIS WEEK
- Mon, Dec. 5: PTSA Meeting, MUR Conference Room, 7 PM
- Tue, Dec. 6: Fall Sports Awards, PAC, 7 PM
- Wed, Dec 7: Princeton Review score-back strategy session, library, 7 PM,
- Thu, Dec. 8: Music Dept. Concert, PAC, 7 - 9 PM
- Fri, Dec. 9: Winter Dance, New Gym, 7:30 - 10:30 PM
NEXT WEEK
- Tue, Dec 13: Foundation Meeting, offsite, 7 PM
- Wed, Dec. 14: Athletic Boosters Meeting, MUR Conference Room, 7 PM
UPCOMING
- December 22 - January 11: Winter Break, NO SCHOOL
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School News
2017-18 Instructional Calendar Now Available
Next year academic calendar is now available here.
December 2016 Communicat
The electronic version of the December 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 the Communicat by mail, please do consider being green and save school resources and stop the paper copy by contacting us at whsptsa199@gmail.com.
College and Career Center
If juniors took either the practice SAT or ACT (or both) in November, the Princeton Review score-back strategy session is Wednesday, December 7 at 7:00pm in the library. Students and parents are both encouraged to attend.
Woodside High School Community Hall of Fame Nominations
The Woodside High School Community Hall of Fame was organized for the 50th anniversary of WHS in 2008-9 to recognize alumni, staff, and/or community members who exemplified or demonstrated the following:
* Leadership and peer recognition
* High level of morality/ethics/integrity
* Entrepreneurial talent or experience at Woodside High School
* Positive contributions to society, Woodside High School, and/or the community
* Overcoming obstacles
Our hope is that the inductees will serve as an inspiration for generations of Woodside students, staff, and community members.
Click here for the nomination form.
The deadline for all nominations is Friday, February 24, 2017.
The induction ceremony will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, 7 PM, as part of the Unsung Heroes Award Night in the Woodside High School PAC.
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We want to thank everybody who helped make last week #GivingTuesday a big success by giving to the Woodside High School Foundation.
Did you miss your chance of giving to the Foundation on #GivingTuesday? Do not worry, it is not too late! How about giving TODAY? You can make your donation any day of the week to support Woodside students!
Woodside High School Foundation
199 Churchill Avenue
Woodside, CA 94062
Mark your calendars for our 20th Spring Auction on Saturday, April 29 at the Palo Alto Hills Golf Country Club - you do not want to miss the best party of the year!
Live music, dancing, dinner and lots of opportunities to bid on getaways, events, tickets, and more.
Want to donate an item? Sponsor the event? Have an idea for a fun activity?
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From the PTSA
Winter Luncheon Coming December 20th
Please sign up to provided help or goodies!
Each December the PTSA celebrates our staff as they head out for their winter break. Please sign-up, using the link below, to contribute to this fun event! If you set-up/serve-clean-up, it is a great way to visit with your student's teachers in a casual and fun setting.
ADVANCE tickets to increase December 31 for Grad Night 2017!
Option to use PayPal for online payment accepted through December 31 only.
Now is the time to purchase advance tickets for Grad Night 2017 before ticket prices jump to $75 on January 1, 2017. Currently, advance tickets are $50. Ticket payment will also no longer be accepted online via PayPal after December 31, and will only be accepted through check or cash via mail or drop off.
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 planned throughout the evening. G
For more information, to find order forms, parent release forms, and to purchase tickets, visit www.whsgradnight2017.com. Order forms can also be found in room D7 or in the guidance office.
For financial assistance with the purchase of tickets, please have your student visit the counseling office.
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| Sequoia Union High School District News
Click here for the November 2016 district newsletter. From the Superintendent
Dear Parents:
I am retiring at the end of June in 2017 after seven years as SUHSD superintendent and 39 years in public education. The Sequoia Union High School District Board of Trustees has contracted with Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) Executive Search to support the Board in its effort to recruit a new superintendent who will begin service to the district in July 2017.
HYA is asking district parents to participate in a survey that will provide valuable information to the SUHSD board in the search process. The link to the survey is below and can be accessed from the front page of our website (www.seq.org). Please complete the survey by December 19 as HYA will begin its analysis of the data at that time.
Thank you in advance for your contribution to the search process.
Jim Lianides, Superintendent
Estimados padres,
Me jubilaré a finales de junio del 2017 después de siete años como superintendente de SUHSD y 39 años en educación pública. La Junta Directiva de Sequoia Union High School District ha contratado a Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) Executive Search para apoyar a la Junta en su esfuerzo de reclutar un nuevo superintendente que empezará a brindar servicio al distrito en julio del 2017.
HYA está pidiendo a los padres del distrito que participen en una encuesta que proporcionará información valiosa a la junta de SUHSD en el proceso de la búsqueda. El enlace a la encuesta está a continuación y se puede acceder desde la página principal de nuestro sitio web (www.seq.org). Por favor complete la encuesta antes del 19 de diciembre ya que HYA empezará su análisis de los datos a ese momento.
Gracias de antemano por su contribución al proceso de búsqueda.
Jim Lianides, Superintendente
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| Drama Booster Club
Auditions for Anything Goes are in the books. There may still be a few "call backs" being given, and it's likely that our Director, Barry Woodruff, has a pretty good sense of his cast for the Spring Musical. It's a huge undertaking for cast and crew. We will count on parent and student support to make this happen. If you've ever thought about how fun it would be to be involved "behind the scenes", this is your chance. We will need support starting in January with a huge demand for period costumes, props, and set building and painting. And closer to the time of the shows we'll need to stock up the concession booth. If you like to bake and need a destination for your cookies and brownies, we'll gladly take a batch or two or five to sell and support the Drama Department. f you would like to be involved, please write directly to me, Jim Larkin at jalark725@gmail.com.
And to make sure we fill the theater each of the 5 nights, we need everyone to spread the word by any means possible. Like us on Facebook and share about our productions with your friends and family. The shows are March 10, 11, & 12 and 17 &18. All shows are at a 8:00pm. Mark your calendars, you will be glad you came out to the Theater that night. Come early, because you'll want to come again! This is going to be a great night out.
Jim Larkin - Drama Booster President
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Sport News and Events
This Week
Monday, Dec. 5
Boys Basketball (Freshman) @ Homestead, 5 PM
Boys Basketball (JV) @ Homestead, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, Dec. 6
Boys Basketball (Freshman) @ Sacred Heart Prep, 3:30 PM
Boys Basketball (JV) v Terra Nova, 5 PM
Girls Soccer (Varsity) v St. Ignatius, 5 PM
Boys Basketball (Varsity) v Terra Nova, 6:30 PM
Girls Soccer (JV) v St. Ignatius, 6 PM
Fall Sports Awards, PAC, 7 PM
Thursday, Dec. 8
Boys Basketball (Varsity) Winter Hoops Classic @ Lynbrook HS
Girls Soccer (Varsity) @ Menlo School, 3:30 PM
Boys Soccer (JV) v Andrew Hill (Oak Grove Gold Cup), 4 PM
Boys Basketball (Freshman) v Milpitas, 5:30 PM
Boys Soccer (Varsity) v Andrew Hill (Oak Grove Gold Cup), 6 PM
Friday, Dec. 9 Boys Basketball (Varsity) @ Lowell
Saturday, Dec. 10 Boys Basketball (Varsity) Winter Hoops Classic @ Lynbrook HS
Boys Soccer (JV) v Gilroy, (Oak Grove Gold Cup)
Wrestling (Varsity) PAL Novice Tournament @ Mills, 10 AM
Boys Basketball (Freshman) v Half Moon Bay, 12 PM
Boys Soccer (Varsity) v Gilroy @ Oak Grove (Oak Grove Gold Cup), 2 PM
Girls Soccer (JV) @ Mountain View, 2 PM
Girls Soccer (Varsity) v Mountain View @ Fremont HS - Sunnyvale, 5 PM
Next Week
Monday, Dec. 12 Boys Basketball (Varsity) @ Sobrato, 7:30 PM
Thursday, Dec. 15 Boys Basketball (Freshman) @ El Camino, 7 PM
Saturday, Dec. 17 Boys Soccer (JV) v TBA (Oak Grove Gold Cup)
Boys Soccer (Varsity) v TBA @ Oak Grove (Oak Grove Gold Cup)
Girls Soccer (Varsity) Opponent & Location TBA
Boys Basketball (Freshman) v Menlo Atherton @ Mills, 1:30 PM
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Community News
It's a Wonderful Nutcracker!
Menlowe Ballet, the premier professional ballet company on the peninsula based in Menlo Park, presents itsencore presentation of the full-length story ballet, It's a Wonderful Nutcracker. Conceived by Artistic Director Michael Lowe, It's a Wonderful Nutcracker is set to the original beloved Tchaikovsky score and updated with inspiration from the 1940's Frank Capra film, "It's a Wonderful Life", bringing the two most heralded holiday classics together on one stage. With all the magic of a traditional Nutcracker, this heartwarming contemporaryversion is packed full of surprises you won't want to miss! Come see Woodside High School's own freshmen Louise Hautefeuille, Meghan Kerr, Milena Raeber and Daniela Thorne!
Performances will be held at the Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center on December 9-11 & 16-18. Tickets are available at www.menloweballet.org.
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Dancers Repertory Theatre presents 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, a delightful dance-theatre event that will enchant audiences of all ages! Based on the Clement C. Moore poem, the show includes Santa and his magical sleigh, prancing reindeer, dancing mice, twirling toys, and a cast of over 80 children and adults.
We are pleased to announce that WHS's Jillian C. will be performing this season. Please come and support your schoolmate!
Performance dates at the Woodside Performing Arts Center are December 4,10, and 11; show times are 1:00 and 4:00 each day. Ticket prices are $15 child/senior and $25 for adults; all seats reserved.
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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.
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- 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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