May/June 2016 - Woodside High School PTSA

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May/June 2016
Woodside High School Newsletter www.woodsidehs.org
May/June Events
For a full listing of Woodside High
events, visit the website at
www.woodsidehs.org/-calendar/.
Traditional End of Year Activities are
Happening Now
Tuesday, May 3
PTSA Meeting
7 pm, MUR Conf. Rm.
Dear Woodside Families:
Wednesday, May 4
Music Booster Meeting
7 pm, Band Rm.
Thursday, May 5
Music Dept. Concert
7 pm, PAC
Deadline for 6/6 SAT Registration
Friday, May 6
Deadline for 6/11 ACT
Registration
Saturday, May 7
WHS Band at Woodside Day
Parade
SAT Reasoning & Subject Tests
Dance show
2 pm, PAC
8 pm, PAC
Monday, May 9
SSC/SDMC
4 –6 pm, MUR Conf. Rm
Tuesday, May 10
WHS Foundation Meeting
7 p.m., MUR Conf. Rm.
Tuesday, May 12
Drama II/III Production
7 pm, PAC
Friday, May 13
Music Dept. Awards
7 pm
Saturday, May 14
Athletic Boosters Golf Tourney
WHS Band at San Carlos Parade
Tuesday, May 17
Junior Parent Meeting
7 pm
Senior Parent Meeting
7 pm
(Continued on page 2)
From Principal
The end of the year brings traditional
Diane Burbank
events: prom, volunteer recognition,
spring sports awards, senior awards,
yearbook signing, finals, commencement, and grad night. It’s the
time of the year when some members of the Woodside High School
community are looking forward and some are reflecting backward.
GROUND BREAKING on the J WING: The ten-class
room, two story, J-wing to house our current Science,
Technology, Engineering, Math courses will be in the
ground by the time you read this. We anticipate a 14month build with an opening for instruction in the Fall of
2017. The new J-wing sits behind the new gym, and we
lose one tennis court, and a bit of the softball field space,
and all of the parking. The
benefit will be state of the art chemistry and robotics
suites with classrooms flooded with natural light.
THIS YEAR IS CAPPED OFF – literally – with the
orange and white mortar boards and tassels for the
Class of 2016! The big event is Friday, June 3, 2016,
at 10 am. I appreciate the live band playing Pomp
and Circumstance to march the seniors in. Due to 1)
the larger size of the graduating class, 2) prompting
from law enforcement and fire department who secure the event, and 3) J-wing
construction on campus, you’ll notice a few changes to this year’s graduation.
We will seat BOTH sides of Bradley Field (home and away bleachers) and
parking on the rear of campus (softball fields and
back of gym) may be limited due to breaking
Adentro encontrara
ground on the J-wing. Stay tuned for information
traducción al español
shared on out website, School Loop, the weekly
las noticias de la adPTSA parent e-mail blast, and with seniors
ministración de WHS
themselves for up-to-date info about seating and
parking.
It’s been another great year to be a Wildcat!
Your principal,
Diane Burbank
Communicat is published as a courtesy of the Woodside High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)
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Tuesday, May 18
Spring Sports Awards Night
7 pm, PAC
Thursday, May 19
Academy Graduation
7 pm, PAC
Athletic Boosters Meeting
7 pm, MUR Conf. Rm.
May 19-26
Study Week
Tuesday, May 24
Freshman Parent Mtg.
7 pm
Sophomore Parent Mtg.
7 pm
Wednesday, May 25
Drama Boosters Meeting
7 pm, Wildcat Room
May 27—June 3
Finals
Friday, May 27
Last Day to complete Cyber High
APEX
Monday, May 30
Memorial Day
No School
Tuesday, May 31
Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Wednesday, June 1
Awards Night
7 pm, PAC
Senior Clearance Slip due in Guidance
Thursday, June 2
Senior Graduation Practice
Textbooks due
Friday, June 3
2016 Graduation
10 am, Football Field
Saturday, June 4
SAT Reasoning & Subject Tests
Saturday, June 11
ACT Test
Monday. June 13
Summer School begins
Actividades Tradicionales de Fin de Año
que Están Pasando Ahora
Estimadas Familias de Woodside:
El fin de año trae eventos
tradicionales: fiesta de gala
(prom), reconocimiento a los From Principal
voluntarios, reconocimientos Diane Burbank
deportivos de primaveras,
premios a los estudiantes del
12º grado, firma del anuario, exámenes finales, distribución
de diplomas y noche de graduación. Es el tiempo del año cuando algunos
miembros de la comunidad de Woodside High School
están viendo hacia adelante y algunos reflexionando
sobre el pasado.
CONSTRUCCION en el ALA J: Para cuando lean esto
habrá empezado la construcción del edificio de dos
pisos, de diez salones, en el ala J, el cual albergará
nuestras actuales clases de Ciencia, Tecnología,
Ingeniería y Matemáticas.
Esperamos que la construcción dure 14 meses y
esté abierto para la instrucción en el otoño del
2017. La nueva ala J esta atrás del nuevo
gimnasio, y perderemos una cancha de tenis, y un
poco del espacio del campo de softball y todo el
estacionamiento. El beneficio será tener lo mas
innovativo para química y suites para robótica con
aulas inundadas de luz
ESTE AÑO ES CORONADO – literalmente – con tablas y borlas de mortero
anaranjadas y blancas para la Clase 2016! El gran evento es el viernes 3 de
junio, 2016, a las 10 am. Agradezco a la banda tocando en vivo Pomp and
Circumstance durante el recorrido de los alumnos del 12o grado. Debido a
1) al tamaño más grande de la generación que se gradúa, 2) la ley será en
forzada y el departamento de bomberos asegurarán el evento, y 3) la
construcción del ala J en el campus, notaras algunos cambios en la graduación
de este año. Nos acomodaremos a AMBOS lados del campo Bradley (casa y
a distancia de las gradas) y estacionamiento atrás del campus (canchas softball
y atrás del gimnasio) quizá limitado debido a la construcción del ala J.
Manténgase al tanto de la información compartida en nuestro website, School
Loop, el correo semanal de la sociedad de padres (PTSA e-mail blast), y con
los mismos estudiantes del 12º grado para actualizar información acerca de
asientos y estacionamiento.
Ha sido otro estupendo año ser un Wildcat!
Su directora,
Diane Burbank
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May/June 2016 Communicat
Registration for Summer School and Fall Classes are in Full
Swing
Confidence to Take Action-setting goals and taking the steps you need to reach them
2016-17 Student Course Requests
From Instructional
Vice Principal
Diane Mazzei
The Woodside High School Guidance Department has completed the process of
registering students for the 2016-2017 school year. In an attempt to personalize this
process, all students had an opportunity to meet individually with their counselor to
discuss course choices. You will have access to view your student’s course requests on the infinite campus parent portal
when the online registration process opens on May 9, 2016 and concludes on May 20, 2016.
All students in grades 9-11 must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 five-unit courses, at all
times dur ing the academic school year . (TAs and Student Cler ks classes do not count
in the 6 course minimum). All 12th grade students must be enrolled in a minimum of 5
five unit courses (6 is preferred) at all times during the academic school year. (TAs
and Student Clerks courses do not count in the 5 course minimum).
AS and AP Courses: Students enr olled in AS/AP cour ses have until Fr iday, J une 3,
2016 to notify their guidance counselor in writing of any request to drop an AS/AP course. After, Friday, June 3, 2016,
requests to drop an AS/AP course will not be considered until Thursday, December 16, 2016, the end of the first
semester.
The average high school student graduates with 230-240 credits (220 required), earning 55-60 credits per year to remain
on track for graduation. While choosing classes, remember that highly competitive colleges, such as the University of
California, expect to see students continue to challenge themselves throughout all four years of high school.
If you have any questions, please contact your students Guidance Counselor:
Maureen Campbell (Filling in for Elaine Dessus)
367-9750 ext. 40092 [email protected]
Sharlett Downing 367-9750 ext.40093 [email protected]
Vickie Green 367-9750 ext.40091
[email protected]
Francisco Negri 367-9750 ext.40090 [email protected]
Sara Grace Vann 367-9750 ext.40094
[email protected]
Katrina Rubenstein 367-9750 ext. 40001
[email protected]
Summer School
Pre-registration for summer school courses are included on the student course request form.. Students are expected to
attend summer school to make up any graduation requirements they have failed. If summer school classes ar e
successfully completed, your child’s fall schedule will be automatically adjusted. Please note that “D” grades do not
count for four-year colleges. Math, science and world language classes are based on sequential learning. If students earn a
D, F, NA or FA grade, they need to repeat the class before moving on to the next level.
Students are determined eligible by district set criteria
1st Session: June 13, 2016-Jun 30, 2016 2nd Session: July 5, 2016-July 22, 2016
Summer School recommendations will be honored based on SUHSD priority criteria.
(1) Seniors deficient 5-20 credits, (2) All students unable to take graduation requirements due
to Intensive Intervention classes. (3)Freshmen with 1-20 credits, (4) Juniors with 90-115 credits, (5) ELA and Support
students, (6) Sophomores with 40-60 credits, (7) Students with Ds in UC a-g requirements who have good attendance.
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Calculus Boot Camp: August 1-5 9:00-12:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday) A week long course designed to help review and
improve your Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus skills to be successful in AP Calculus AB. Homework will be assigned through
a web-based homework service. Who Should Attend: Students enrolled in AP Calculus in the fall.
Contact: Ms. Mendoza at 367-9750 x. 49687 or email:[email protected] g
AS AP Boot Camp: August 11 & 12, 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. Just as an early morning fitness boot camp gets you ready to
run a marathon, our AS/AP boot camp will get you ready to participate fully and productively in your AS/AP course –
from the very first day! The material covered includes: Cornell note-taking, MLA formatting, annotating, reading summer
assignments, test-taking strategies, and other "good to know" information for students entering the AS/AP stream and
team-building activities.
Who Should Attend: AS English I students, as well as fir st-time AP students. You DO belong in this rigorous course,
and we are here to welcome you and to support you. Let’s go! To register go to: http://bit.ly/19482jO. Sign up by
August 5, 2016.
Contact: Mrs. Flores-Robles at 367-9750 x. 40021
La Inscripción para la Escuela de Verano y las Clases de Otoño
están en Plena Marcha
Confianza para Tomar Acción-estableciendo metas y dar los pasos necesarios para
llegar a ellas.
2016-17 Solicitud de las clases del estudiante
Sub Directora de
Instruccion
Diane Mazzei
El Departamento de Consejería de Woodside High School ha completado el proceso de
inscripción de los estudiantes para el año escolar 2016-2017. En un intento por
personalizar este proceso, todos los estudiantes tuvieron la oportunidad de reunirse individualmente con sus consejeros
para discutir la elección de sus clases. Usted tendrá acceso para ver las clases que su estudiante solicito en el portal para
padres Infinite Campus cuando abra el proceso de inscripción en línea el 9 de
mayo, 2016 y concluye el 20 de mayo, 2016.
Todos los estudiantes de los grados 9-11 deben estar inscritos en un mínimo de 6
clases de cinco -unidades, en todo momento dur ante el año escolar académico.
(TAs y Asistente de Oficina no cuentan dentro del mínimo de 6 clases). Todos los
estudiantes del 12º grado deben estar inscritos en un mínimo de 5 clases de cinco
unidades (es preferible 6) en todo momento durante el año escolar académico.
(Tas y Asistente de Oficina no cuentan dentro del mínimo de 5 clases).
Clases AS y AP (Posición Avanzada y Honores): Estudiantes inscr itos en clases AS/AP tienen hasta el vier nes 3 de
junio, 2016 para notificar a su consejero por escrito cualquier solicitud para darse de baja en una clase AS/AP. Después
del viernes 3 de junio, 2016, solicitudes para darse de baja de una clase AS/AP no serán tomadas en cuenta hasta
el jueves 16 de diciembre, 2016, al finalizar el primer semestre.
Un estudiante de preparatoria (high school) se gradúa en promedio con 230-240 créditos (220 requeridos), obteniendo 5560 créditos por año lo mantienen en el camino a la graduación. Cuando eligen clases, recuerden las universidades
altamente competitivas, como la Universidad de California, espera ver que los estudiantes continúan desafiándose
a sí mismos durante todos los cuatro años de preparatoria.
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Si tiene alguna pregunta por favor comuníquese con el Consejero de su estudiante:
Maureen Campbell (Tomando el lugar de Elaine
Dessus) 367-9750, ext 40092 [email protected]
Sharlett Downing 367-9750 ext.40093
[email protected]
Vickie Green 367-9750 ext.40091 [email protected]
Francisco Negri 367-9750 ext.40090 [email protected]
Sara Grace Vann 367-9750 ext.40094
[email protected]
Katrina Rubenstein 367-9750 ext. 40001
[email protected]
Escuela de Verano
La pre-inscripción para las clases de verano está incluida en la hoja de solicitud de clases del estudiante. Se espera que los
estudiantes asistan a la escuela de verano para repetir cualquier clase que reprobaron y es requisito para
graduarse. Si las clases de la escuela de ver ano son completadas exitosamente, el hor ar io de otoño de su hijo ser á
ajustado automáticamente. Tome en cuenta que la calificación “D” no cuenta para una Universidad de cuatro años.
Matemáticas, ciencia y las clases de idiomas están basadas en un aprendizaje secuencial. Si los estudiantes obtienen una
calificación D, F, NA o FA, necesitan repetir la clase antes de continuar en el siguiente nivel. El distrito establece el
criterio de elegibilidad de los estudiantes.
Primera Sesión: 13 de junio, 2016-30 de junio, 2016 Segunda Sesión: 5 de julio, 2016-22 de julio, 2016
La recomendación para la escuela de verano será respetada basada en el criterio de
prioridad del SUHSD.
(1) Estudiantes del 12o. grado deficientes 5-20 créditos, (2) Todos los estudiantes que no
pudieron tomar clases que son requisito para la graduación debido a clases de Intervención
Intensiva. (3) Estudiantes del 9o con 1-20 créditos, (4) Estudiantes del 11o con 90-115
créditos, (5) ELA y Estudiantes con clases de Apoyo, (6) Estudiantes del 10o con 40-60
créditos, (7) Estudiantes con Ds en los requisitos a-g UC y que tienen buena asistencia.
Campamento de Cálculo (Calculus Boot Camp): 1-5 de agosto de 9:00-12:00 p.m. (lunes a viernes) Una semana larga
de clases diseñada para ayudar a revisar y mejorar su Algebra 2 y habilidades de Pre-Calculo para ser exitoso en Cálculo
Avanzado AB (AP Calculus AB). Las tareas serán asignadas a través de un servicio de tareas web. Quien debe Asistir:
Estudiantes inscritos en Cálculo Avanzado en el otoño.
Contacto: Sra. Mendoza al 367-9750 x. 49687 o email:[email protected] g
Campamento AS AP (AS AP Boot Camp): 11 y 12 de agosto de 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. Al igual que un campo de
entrenamiento de acondicionamiento físico en la mañana temprano te deja listo para correr un maratón, nuestro
campamento AS/AP te preparara para participar completa y productivamente en tu clase AS/AP – desde el primer día! El
material cubierto incluye: tomar notas Cornell, el formato MLA, anotaciones, tareas de lecturas de verano, estrategias
para tomar exámenes, y otro "bueno saber " información para estudiantes que entran a cursos de trasmisión AS/AP y
actividades de formación de equipos.
Quien debe Asistir: estudiantes en AS English I, también estudiantes que por pr imer a vez tendr án clases AP. Tú
perteneces a estas clases rigurosas, y nosotros estamos aquí para darte la bienvenida y apoyarte. Vamos! Inscríbete en:
http://bit.ly/19482jO antes del 5 de agosto, 2016.
Contacto: Mrs. Flores-Robles al 367-9750 x. 40021
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Key Dates in 2016-2017 for Woodside High School
Aug. 13
Aug. 16
Aug. 17
Sept. 5
Sept. 19
Nov. 11
Nov. 23-25
Dec. 16, 19, 20 & 21
Dec. 22-Jan. 6
Jan 9.
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Freshman Arena Check-in
Arena Check-in, 10th -12th
First day of school
Labor Day holiday
Professional Development
Veteran’s Day holiday
Thanksgiving holiday
1st Semester Finals
Winter break
Work Day
Jan. 10-11
Jan. 12
Jan. 16
Feb. 18-21
March 31
Apr. 10-14
May 1
May 29
June 5-8
June 9
Professional Development
First Day of 2nd Semester
MLK Jr. holiday
President’s Day holiday
Cesar Chavez Day
Spring break
School Holiday
Memorial Day holiday
2nd Semester Finals
Graduation
Fechas Clave en 2016-2017 para Woodside
13 de agosto
16 de agosto
17 de agosto
5 de septiembre
19 de septiembre
11 de noviembre
23-25 noviembre
16, 19, 20 y 21
22-6 enero
9 de enero
Proceso de Inscripción para
9º Grado (Arena Check-in)
Proceso de Inscripción para
10º -12º (Arena Check-in)
Primer día de escuela
Día del Trabajo
Capacitación Profesional
Día de los Veteranos
Día de Acción de Gracias
Exámenes finales del 1er
Semestre
Vacaciones de Invierno
Día laboral
10-11 enero
12 enero
16 enero
18-21 febrero
31 de marzo
10-14 abril
1o. de mayo
29 mayo
5-8 junio
9 junio
Capacitación Profesional
Primer día del 2o Semestre
Día festivo MLK Jr.
Día festivo por Día de los
Presidentes
Día de Cesar Chávez
Vacaciones de Primavera
Día festivo de la escuela
Día festivo en Memoria de
los Caídos
Exámenes Finales del Segundo Semestre
Graduación
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Community College Registration, Community College Summer Courses, Summer
Work Permits, Registration for Classes Next Fall and more… Read it all Here
INFINITE CAMPUS REGISTRATION & ARENA
CHECK-IN
Students and their parents will be required to log onto
Infinite Campus to update information for the
2016-2017 school year. This will be your final opportunity
to make class changes to your student’s schedule. The
portal will open from 05/09-05/20. Arena Check-In will
still take place Saturday August 13th for freshman and
August 16th for 10th -12th. Students will receive their fall
class schedule and their student body ID card at this time.
Please plan to attend on the date and time you are assigned.
Look for specific details regarding all this important
information in the April district mailing.
We will need many parent volunteers to help with the
Arena Check-in events. Please contact Lupe Flores Robles:
[email protected] to volunteer.
SUMMER SCHOOL
Guidance counselors are still enrolling students for the
second session of summer school held this year at
Woodside High Schools.
Hours: Monday-Friday from 8am-1:30pm.
First Session: June 13 – June 30
Second Session: July 5 - July 22
Information will be mailed to students enrolled into
Summer School. Space is limited.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE SUMMER COURSES
High school students are eligible to take a variety of
courses at the local community colleges through the
concurrent enrollment program. Please see your guidance
counselor for more details.
Credit for all summer courses taken outside SUHSD must
be pre-approved before you begin the courses.
SUMMER WORK PERMITS
Students needing summer work permits should see Ms.
Matavulj in room D-9 before the end of the school year.
From mid-June through mid-August work permits may be
obtained at the SUHSD office, 480 James Ave., RWC.
Please call 369-1411 for more information.
SENIORS
Your final transcript will automatically be mailed to the
college or university indicated on your graduation checkout
form. Please make sure you complete your checkout form
accurately. We will also send an extra copy home. Please
make sure your address on file is correct or see Mrs. Allen
in guidance before June 3rd.
Students that need a transcript for NCAA eligibility
must go into guidance and fill out an end of the year
release form. Nothing for NCAA can automatically be
sent.
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COMMUNITY COLLEGE REGISTRATION
Students that reported an
interest in attending one of
our partner community From the
colleges (Canada, CSM or Guidance Office
Foothill) went through a Francisco Negri
lunch time application [email protected] (x40090)
workshop
with
the Maureen Campbell
community
college (Filling in for Elaine
representatives. They went Dessus)
on field trips to tour the [email protected]
schools, take placement (x40092)
tests and go through general Sharlett Downing
orientations (Foothill came [email protected]
to Woodside), leaving your (x40093)
student to just attend a
counseling appointment and Vickie Green
[email protected]
pick classes for the (x40091)
following year.
Sara Grace Vann
If you know your student
[email protected] (x40094)
will
be
attending
a
community college next Katrina Rubenstein
year and they did not [email protected]
participate
in
our (x40001)
registration process, please Main Office (x45329)
contact Mrs. Matavujl in
the college and career
center ASAP. We still have time to register.
ARE YOU MOVING OVER THE SUMMER?
If you have recently moved or you are planning to move,
please verify your new address at the SUHSD office, 480
James Ave., Redwood City. Failure do so may result in
your student being dropped from school for the fall
semester.
CLASS OF 2017
Next year’s seniors will receive a letter from their guidance
counselor at the end of this year indicating the number of
credits earned and requirements still needed for graduation
in June, 2017. Please attend summer school if you are
deficient in credits.
The first day of school next fall is Wednesday, August 17th.
We wish all of our wonderful families an enjoyable
summer break and we look forward to seeing you in
August!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SENIORS who will
be graduating and to their parents as well! Your future is
bright and promising! Make the most from all you have
learned during your four years of
high school. We wish you much
happiness and success!!
Inscripción para el Colegio Comunitario, Cursos de Verano del Colegio Comunitario, Permisos de Trabajo para el Verano, Inscripción para Clases el Próximo Otoño y más… Leerlo Todo Aquí
INSCRIPCION A TRAVES DE INFINITE CAMPUS Y
PROCESO DE INSCRIPCION (ARENA)
Los estudiantes y sus padres serán requeridos a ingresar en
Infinite Campus para actualizar su información para el año
escolar 2016-2017. Esta será su última oportunidad para hacer
cambios en el horario de su estudiante. El portal estará abierto
del 05/09-05/20. El proceso de inscripción (Arena Check-In)
tendrá lugar el sábado 13 de agosto para los estudiantes del 9o
grado y el 16 de agosto para 10o-12o grados. Los estudiantes
recibirán su horario para las clases de otoño y su tarjeta de
identificación al mismo tiempo. Por favor considera asistir el
día y a la hora asignada. Busque detalles específicos
relacionados con esta información importante en la
correspondencia de abril del distrito.
Necesitaremos muchos padres voluntarios para ayudar con el
evento del proceso de inscripción (Arena Check-in). Por favor
comuníquese con Lupe Flores Robles: [email protected] para
ser voluntario.
ESCUELA DE VERANO
Los consejeros aun están inscribiendo estudiantes para la
segunda sesión de la escuela de verano que se llevará a cabo en
Woodside High School.
Horas: lunes-viernes de 8am-1:30 pm.
Primera Sesión: 13 de Junio 13– 30 de junio
Segunda Sesión: 5 de julio- 22 de julio
La información será enviada por correo a los estudiantes
inscritos en la escuela de verano. El espacio es limitado.
CURSOS DE VERANO DEL COLEGIO COMUNITARIO
Los estudiantes de preparatoria (High school) son elegibles para
tomar una variedad de cursos en los colegios comunitarios a
través del programa de inscripción simultanea. Para más detalles
por favor habla con tu consejero.
Los créditos para todos los cursos de verano tomados fuera de
SUHSD deben ser pre-aprobados antes de que los empieces.
PERMISOS PARA TRABAJAR EN VERANO
Los estudiantes que necesiten permisos para trabajar en verano
deben ver a Ms. Matavulj en el salón D-9 antes de que termine
el año escolar. De mediados de junio a mediados de agosto los
permisos de trabajo deben ser obtenidos en la oficina de
SUHSD, 480 James Ave., RWC. Para más información por
favor llame al 369-1411.
ESTUDIANTES DEL 12o GRADO
Sus boletas de calificaciones finales serán enviadas
automáticamente al colegio o universidad de tu forma de
graduación de salida. Por favor asegúrense que completan su
forma de salida correctamente. Nosotros enviaremos una copia
extra a casa. Por favor revisen que la dirección en los archivos
es correcta o vayan con Mrs. Allen en consejería antes del 3 de
junio.
Estudiantes que necesiten una boleta de calificaciones para
elegibilidad para NCAA deben ir a la oficina de consejería y
llenar una forma de liberación final del año. Nada para
NCAA puede ser enviada automáticamente.
INSCRIPCION PARA EL COLEGIO COMUNITARIO
Los estudiantes que mostraron
interés en asistir a uno de
De la oficina de
nuestros colegios comunitarios
Consegeria
asociados (Canada, CSM o
Foothill) fueron a un taller
Francisco Negri
sobre solicitudes durante el
almuerzo con representantes de
colegios comunitarios. Fueron
Maureen Campbell
a un viaje de recorrido por las
(Tomando el lugar de
escuelas, tomaron los exámenes
Elaine Dessus)
de colocación y asistieron a
[email protected]
orientaciones
generales
(x40092)
(Foothill vino a Woodside), su
Sharlett Downing
estudiante salió solamente para
[email protected]
asistir a una cita con su
(x40093)
consejero y escoger las clases
para el siguiente año escolar.
Vickie Green
Si usted sabe que su estudiante
[email protected]
asistirá
a
un
colegio
(x40091)
comunitario el próximo año y
Sara Grace Vann
no participó en nuestro proceso
de inscripción, por favor
comuníquese
con
Mrs.
Katrina Rubenstein
Matavujl en el centro de
[email protected]
colegios y carreras ASAP. Aun
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tenemos tiempo para inscribir.
Main Office (x45329)
TE CAMBIAS DURANTE EL
VERANO?
Si te has cambiado recientemente o estas planeando cambiarte,
por favor verifica tu nueva dirección en la oficina de SUHSD,
480 James Ave., Redwood City. El no hacerlo puede resultar
que su estudiante sea dado de baja de la escuela para el semestre
del otoño.
CLASE DEL 2017
Los estudiantes del 12o. grado del próximo año recibirán una
carta de su consejero al final de este año indicando el número de
créditos obtenidos y los requisitos que aun necesitaran para la
graduación en junio, 2017. Por favor asiste a la escuela de
verano si estas deficiente en crédito.
El primer día de escuela el próximo otoño es el miércoles 17 de
agosto.
Deseamos a todas nuestras maravillosas familias unas
agradables vacaciones de verano y esperamos contar con su
presencia en agosto!
FELICITACIONES A NUESTROS ESTUDIANTES DEL
12º GRADO quienes se gr aduar án y a sus padr es también!
Su futuro es brillante y prometedor! Saquen el máximo
provecho de todo lo que han
aprendido durante sus cuatro años de
preparatoria (high school).
Les
deseamos mucha felicidad y éxito!!
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Upcoming Events from
College & Career Center
the
Noche de Premiación:
Awards Night:
Woodside’s Awards Night is Wednesday,
June 1 at 7:00pm in the Performing Arts
Center (PAC). This is a very special
evening to honor both juniors and seniors.
Please join the administration and staff as
we recognize our students’ achievements
and announce scholarships. Afterwards,
be sure to stay for music and dessert.
Students who will be recognized will
receive an invitation. Hope to see you
there.
Juniors:
From the College
& Career Center
Del Centro College
and Carrer
Zorina Matavulj
College & Career
Advisor
Consegera de
College and Career
[email protected]
650-367-9750 x40039
Have fun this summer. Relax. Enjoy the
break from school. But keep your eyes on the prize.
Find something meaningful like a job, an
internship, a pre-college program, or a
community college class. Also, doing a
little bit of college application work over
the summer can really make the first
semester of senior year a lot less
stressful. The Common App and the
University of California application open
August 1.
Most importantly, research, research, research. Check
out lots of different schools on Naviance or Big Future
on www.collegeboard.com. Maybe jump on a plane or
take a road trip to a few that really
catch your interest. Make a serious
list and be sure it spans the
spectrum (UCs, CSUs, California
private colleges and out-of-state
schools).
And if you’re truly
motivated, get started on the first
drafts of your personal statements.
For Class of 2017 students and
families, next school year, the
College Center will be open in mid
August. If you’d like to make an
appointment before the calendar
gets packed and life starts feeling
too
busy,
please
email
[email protected].
Thank you everyone for a great year.
Congratulations to the Class of 2016!
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Los Próximos Eventos del Centro
de Universidades y Carreras
La Noche de Premiación de Woodside es el
miércoles 1o de junio, a las 7:00 pm en el
Teatro (Performing Arts Center). Esta es
una noche muy especial para honrar a
estudiantes del 11o y 12o grados. Por favor
únete a la administración y personal ya que
reconocemos los éxitos de nuestros
estudiantes y anunciamos las becas.
Después, asegúrate de quedarte para la
música y postres. Los estudiantes quienes
serán reconocidos recibirán una invitación.
Espero verte ahí.
Estudiantes del 11o grado:
Disfruten este verano. Relájense. Disfruten el descanso
de la escuela. Pero mantengan sus ojos en el premio.
Encuentren algo útil como un trabajo, un
intercambio, un programa previo a la
universidad o clases en el colegio
comunitario. También, dar una pequeña
probada a la solicitud de la universidad
durante el verano puede realmente hacer
menos estresante el primer semestre del 12o
grado. El Common App y la solicitud de la
University of California abren el 1o de
agosto.
Más importante, investigar, investigar, investigar. Echa
un vistazo a diferentes escuelas en Naviance o Big Future
en www.collegeboard.com. Puede que subirte a un avión
o viajar por carretera a algunas que
realmente capturen tu atención.
Hacer una lista seria y estar seguro
de que abarcas todo el espectro
(UCs, CSUs, universidades privadas
de California y escuelas fuera del
estado). Y si estas verdaderamente
motivado, empieza con el primer
borrador de tu de tu declaración
personal. Para los estudiantes de la
clase del 2017 y familias, el próximo
año
escolar
el
Centro
de
Universidades abrirá a mediados de
agosto. Si te gustaría hacer una cita
antes de que el calendario este lleno
y la vida empiece a sentirse muy
ocupada, por favor envía un correo a [email protected].
Gracias a todos por un maravilloso año.
Felicidades a la Clase del 2016!
Resilience - how to help our teens stay strong…
Written By: Charlotte Villemoes, ACS Site Supervisor, Woodside High
School
I have the privilege and the pleasure of listening to teens every day. They tell
me stories about their lives, stories that often move and inspire me. Many of
them describe hardship that seems close to unbearable, yet the vast majority
somehow perseveres and moves forward. At the end of the day I am often in
complete awe by the power of human resilience, it is a force to be reckoned with, just like the stories of these two girls
illustrate:
Maria is the oldest of four. Last year her father died which left the family grieving and the mother as the sole
provider. She is now working two jobs to make ends meet, and the family has had to move in with another family to
survive. Maria shares a bedroom with her mother and youngest sister while her two brothers sleep on mattresses in
the living room. Because of her mother’s work schedule, Maria has to take care of her younger siblings when she
gets home from school. She is in charge until her mother gets home by 8, after which she has to find the energy to
do all her homework. Although stressed, overwhelmed, and still grieving the loss of her father, Maria somehow has
the strength to keep going.
Mindy is 16 and from Malaysia. Two years ago her parents decided to move to the US to pursue a better life for
their three girls by providing them the best possible education. Sadly her youngest sister was diagnosed with a rare
form of cancer recently, and it is still unclear if she can be cured. In the midst of all her worry, Mindy is doing
everything possible to move ahead in the world, right now her goal is to be admitted to one of the top colleges. As a
result Mindy has taken on a full schedule that involves four AP classes, a spot on the swim team, and a position as
the president on the student board. Every weekend she volunteers for the Humane Society. Although stressed,
overwhelmed and extremely worried about her sister’s health, Mindy too has the strength to keep going.
When I think about these two girls, I’m struck by their ability to cope with adversity. They both have work days that are
way longer than many adults, they both carry a lot of responsibility, and they both have to function in the midst of their
emotional pain. They are extremely resilient. Not everyone has what it takes to keep going in the midst of such
challenges, but the good news is that as parents we can actually help our teens build that core strength. I once worked as a
consultant at a school in Redwood City, a job that was based on research results regarding resilience. A study had
followed a large group of kids who had been challenged with extreme adversity, with the intention of pinpointing what
had helped them grow up to become happy and healthy adults. The findings were very clear and they also turned out to
be useful as guidelines for anyone who wants to foster resilience in their teen. The study concluded that three simple
factors had helped the kids: They had at least one caring adult in their life who believed in them. They were met with
high - yet realistic - expectations, and they had all been involved in meaningful activities.
First of all, know it takes just one person to help a child make it in this world. That person is very often you, so even if
your teens seem eager to push you away, know that your unconditional love, your support and belief in them is absolutely
crucial to them. Remember that the little things often go a long way, like an out of the blue expression of love and
appreciation, a word of gratitude for simply being in your life, or a family dinner where you take the time to truly listen.
All research shows that a teen who feels connected to their family does much, much better when the going gets tough.
Connections with other adults who can help them navigate through difficult times will add to their strength as well so try
to encourage them to reach out and talk to other trusted adults, like a favorite family member, a teacher, a coach, a priest,
or a counselor. Although it only takes one caring person to carry them through, a village does an even better job.
Expectations are very important too, and once again you need to trust that even though your teens might be fighting you,
they are paying close attention to your expectations underneath their resistance. Make sure your expectations are high but
realistic and based on an accurate assessment of what your teen is capable of; for some passing all their classes and
graduating high school is a lofty goal that will require all the strength they possess, for others A’s and B’s are a stretch,
but still realistic. The same goes for extracurricular activities, another area where you have to make sure your
expectations fit the abilities and interests of your teen. It is also helpful if you communicate your expectations clearly,
“getting C’s and above” is much clearer than “doing good in school”.
Finally, there is no doubt that being involved and engaged in meaningful activities is a source of strength for all teens. It
is very important for them to feel that their contributions matter, that they are needed and appreciated for what they do.
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Five Focus Areas of Mental Health Task Force
One of the Superintendent and Board of Supervisor’s goals this year was to analyze the mental health of our student body
at each of the four comprehensive high schools through the inception of the Mental Health Task Force. Members of the
Task Force included the coordinators from each of the four comprehensive high schools (Micki Cristerna, MenloAtherton; Judy Romero, Sequoia; Shelley Bustamante, Carlmont; Jenny Bratton, Woodside), Board members Alan
Sarver and Carrie Dubois, Wellness Coordinator Dr. Li, and Superintendent Lianides.
Through its work, the Mental Health Task force has identified the five following focus areas:
1. Student Data & Outreach
The Task Force spent a lot of time and energy collecting student data. We were most interested to see what the most
pressing mental health issues were in our student population. Each of the four mental health coordinators at each school
site gathered data on students who had accessed their services in the 2014-15 school year. Not surprisingly, we found the
patterns and trends: Top issues consistently include Family & Home, Peer Relations, Self-image, and Stress/Academics.
Not surprisingly, Stress/Academics jumped to one of the top two issues senior year. Rounding out the issues were stress,
trauma, academics, and to a lesser degree, loss/separation, grief and substance abuse.
2. Site Resources
Each of our school sites has programs that are ‘home-grown’— meaning they all developed organically to best-serve
their clientele. This sometimes makes direct comparisons difficult; however, it was useful in looking at the wide array of
resources available to students at each site. All of our schools also have student support services such as mentoring
programs, conflict mediation, and youth development programs, in addition. Our Task Force recognizes that each school
site can do more student outreach, as student surveys have indicated that there remain students who are unaware of the
mental health services being offered.
3. Parent Outreach and Education
The Task Force proposes that we extend parent education to all of our schools and coordinate district initiatives with the
parent education piece. We also discussed how we can better serve the Spanish-speaking population and would like to
see more psychoeducation that are multicultural to honor and reflect the diversity of our community. That being said, we
have a very robust parent education program that has been well-attended in the past. However, we recognize the need to
reach more parents. To this end, we have discussed videotaping our parent speakers in order to make the workshops
available for parents who cannot attend.
4. Professional Development
The task force recognizes that District staff should undergo training on how to recognize the signs of student who may
need socio-emotional support in additional to academic support. The District is looking at two layers of training—one
that will take place at a district-wide Professional Development (PD) training and another at the individual school site to
train staff most likely to be the first responders to a student in crisis.
5. Green Folder Initiative
The District is pleased to announce its rollout of the Green Folder Initiative for the next school year. The
Green Folder Initiative takes inspiration from the UC’s Red Folder Initiative, which started in 2012. Under
the Initiative, each UC campus published a "Red Folder" which serves as a quick reference guide to mental
health resources for faculty/staff who may interact with distressed students. Since its inception, CSU’s and other colleges
have adopted their own versions of the Red Folder Initiative. We decided that this would be useful, both as a training tool
and as a reference tool. We believe that we will be one of the first districts in the state to pilot the Initiative at the high
school level
Getting a job is a big source of pride for teens. Helping out in the family with younger siblings, cooking or cleaning
might cause them to complain, but it also makes them feel valuable and strong. In addition, you can have a conversation
with your teen about what they are interested in and use that to create a list of possible clubs, groups, or organizations
where they can contribute to a meaningful cause and meet likeminded people.
If you use these three basic principles, chances are that your teens will be able to join the ranks of the Marias and Mindys
of this world. You will be helping your teens become much more resilient human beings, a valuable gift they will be able
to utilize and benefit from for the rest of their lives.
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Wellness Focused for Teens
By Kyle Yamasaki, MFT, Site Supervisor for Redwood Continuation High School
Wellness has been around for millennia but it feels like a refreshing approach to helping teens with social-emotional
problems in our schools. As the site supervisor at Redwood Continuation High School (RHS) in the Sequoia Union High
School District (SUHSD), I can share some of the exciting wellness activities organized by the ACS on-campus counseling team and SUHSD. But first, what is “Wellness” in this context?
The World Health Organization defines wellness as “the optimal state of health of individuals and
groups. There are two focal concerns, the realization of the fullest potential of an individual physically, psychologically, socially, spiritually, and economically, and the fulfilment of one’s role expectations in the family, community, place of worship, workplace and other settings.”
Pertinent to the teens we work with, research supports that the focus on mental wellness can help
with with self-regulation of intense emotions, resilience to stressors, and recovery from crises or
illness, for example. For example, at RHS, although the ACS team often addresses mental wellness issues with referred
students who have urgent needs, but we are also more concerned about the presence of wellness for those who do not see
us. The absence of distress does not indicate a presence of wellness.
Teens come to RHS for extreme deficiency in credits which appears to be symptom of other major stressors. Most of
which are coped with in unhealthy, but peer approved ways such as avoiding school, avoiding family, or selfmedicating. This is in addition to the basic stresses of adolescence.
RHS teachers and administrators, and the ACS team see significant potential in each student. We know this from the
students we work with. Students display resilience against seemingly overwhelming odds. I discussed these concerns
with the ACS interns who suggested ideas to engage students in wellness activities.
We started with learning more about the students we worked with. We found that both male and female RHS students
overwhelmingly wanted lunch time sport related activities, learn more about cooking and healthy eating, and expressed
interest in therapeutic art activities.
In kind, ACS has started to work on providing activities like this during lunchtime. So far, we have successfully engaged
a small group of adolescent boys in a mural activity and creating spirit stones, for example. A new social work intern has
also recently joined our team who will start to engage the adolescent boys for lunchtime sports activities.
As a site supervisor at RHS, what has also been remarkable to me is seeing how the ACS interns have also been able to
share their passions and talents that match our students. It seems like a natural synergy that is more meaningful and
healthy for everyone.
While ACS’s efforts are just starting, SUHSD has been committed to some innovative wellness activities. Most notably
is RHS’s meditation-based stress reduction and wellness program called Quiet Time, an evidenced based program that
has reported outcomes such as improved GPA, increased attendance, and reduced anxiety and psychological distress.
The core activity of Quiet Time is transcendental meditation that the students, teachers, and administrators all participate in. On campus in select classrooms, doors are closed with a “meditation in progress” sign. For 20 minutes, two times a day, students meditate. Students rave about the positive impacts this has had on their lives. Students who were having a bad day even came into our ACS office
at RHS, needing some space to meditate.
What is most promising for Wellness in our high schools is the effort to help everyone achieve their highest potential and
level of functioning. It is be exciting to see what other new wellness programs will be initiated at different high schools,
especially as wellness policies at PAUSD and SUHSD continue to be implemented.
References:
http://www.who.int/healthpromotion/about/HPR%20Glossary_New%20Terms.pdf
http://www.globalwellnessinstitute.org/history-of-wellness/
Manderscheid RW, Ryff CD, Freeman EJ, McKnight-Eily LR, Dhingra S, Strine TW. Evolving definitions of mental
illness and wellness.Prev Chronic Dis 2010;7(1):A19. http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2010/jan/09_0124.htm. Accessed
[4/3/2016].
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Community Service Hours – Deadline for Turning in Forms
Students who have submitted community service applications must turn in their supervisor’s reports and hours to AVP
Porter’s office no later than the last day of Study Week. No forms will be accepted after Thursday, May 26!
Students who wish to earn community service over the summer, should get an application from Ms. Zelaya in the AVP
office before leaving school. Applications are also available on the Woodside High School website. Remember that all
applications must be submitted prior to starting your community service in order to receive school credit.
Share the Road
Please remember to watch for our students and staff who are biking to and from
school. It is especially dangerous when students are being dropped off & picked up.
Please help keep our bike riders safe and drive carefully!
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Business Technology Academy Opportunities
Woodside High School’s Business Technology Academy
(BTA) is one of 500 Califor nia Par tner ship Academies
designed to prepare high school students for both college
and careers. Woodside’s B.T.A. is a school-within-aschool, in that core classes (but not all) are coordinated,
and are taught by a core group of instructors. We believe that this program helps students reach graduation and college
entrance goals and gives them tools to succeed in their future career choice.
The B.T.A. curriculum focuses on technology and networking skills that students will use in future career college
majors. It also provides students with relevant skills for employment in business and tech careers. The two CTE classes
give students college credit. The Business Academy Mentorship program partners students with community businesses
and local industry for job shadow experiences and internships. Academy teachers share common students which allows
for cross-curricular and project-based learning, multiple field trips and support opportunities to help students reach
graduation and college entrance goals, in addition to fostering a deeper understanding of business and tech career
possibilities.
As part of the Academy requirements, students are enrolled in a Career Technical Education (CTE)
class which acts as the homeroom or core class of the B.T.A. at each level. In sophomore year,
students take CTE I: Computer Applications. They learn computer skills and apply these to their
content area classes. During junior year they take CTE II: Animation and Web Design, a class
which includes the Mentor Program. The Mentor Program is a program in which students are
partnered with a professional in the community who mentors and provides an insight into a career
of the student’s choice. Students complete a resume, a job shadow, and have the potential to pursue
internships and jobs with their mentor in the future. During senior year, students choose from a variety of technology
class options such as Advanced Animation, AP Computer Science, and Audio Production.
All other classes in a student’s schedule are flexible depending on individual needs. The goal is for every student to
satisfy the University of California A-G requirements for graduation. Students on an advanced track are encouraged to
enroll in Advanced Placement/Advanced Standing classes at each grade level, and to take AP Computer Science in the
Senior year.
The Business Academy instructors hold high expectations of students to maintain a satisfactory academic rating based on
academic performance, good attendance/punctuality, classroom behavior, and a business-like work attitude. If you have
any questions, please feel free to contact the coordinator, Jose Campos. We look forward to working with you and your
student and look forward to meeting you soon.
Sincerely,
Jose Campos, BTA Coordinator
[email protected]. / 650-367-9750
Title: Seeking STEM Advisory Members and Volunteers
WHS new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program is seeking professionals to engage with its
students. Industry representatives can offer our students so much and involvement can span a wide range from being
interviewed for a project, coming to class as a guest speaker, participating in a symposium or being paired one-on-one as
a career mentor. Let us know if you would be interested in one of these volunteer opportunities or in helping to define
the scope of volunteer engagement.
For more information or to volunteer, please contact: Faith Velschow
[email protected]
650-464-1162 (cell/text)
650-591-7502 (home office)
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WOODSIDE’S GREEN ACADEMY:
WHAT IS IN A YEAR?
This year Academy students volunteered at Coastal Cleanup projects in various Bay Area
locations, participated in the annual Forestry Challenge, helped maintain urban parks through the
Student Conservation Association and with Acterra as Stulstaft Stewards, celebrated Earth Day
and attended a conference through Rotary Youth Leadership. At the Woodside Open House they
showcased their many projects, including study of the Delta and California’s water resources, the
Safe Routes To School bike program, Food Rules healthy eating posters, and their historical
environmental heroes research.
Sophomores hosted a special October Family Open House in the Garden, and gave private tours to
parents and siblings to show off the work they are doing in Environmental Horticulture. They
mastered skills related to soil sampling, plant identification and organic gardening. Sophomores also
visited the Oakland Museum of California, and the Academy of Sciences. They proudly aced teambuilding ROPES course exercises in San Francisco, and raised and sold tomato plants to the
community to raise funds for chicken and garden supplies. Sophomores also participated in the
Junior Achievement USA Challenge sponsored and hosted by Oracle.
Juniors explored controversies surrounding water use in California, studied the record King Tides, and conducted creek
and wildlife studies at Purissima Creek and Stulstaft Park under the guidance of organizations such as Save the
Redwoods League, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and Acterra. They met with their mentors several times,
created resumes and went on job shadows at businesses and organizations around the Bay. They attended a Career Fair at
Canada College where they participated in mock job interviews, attended college courses, and met with a panel of former
Academy students who are now negotiating college life.
Seniors launched their year with a goal-setting retreat in San Francisco. They visited Jasper Ridge, and PG&E Energy
Center. They also toured DPR Construction Company, a national technical builder that specializes in highly complex and
sustainable projects. They learned to design a passive solar home using CAD software, and how to conduct energy audits
in residential housing. They are busy making college plans, and preparing to welcome the incoming Green Academy
class of 2019!
IT’S BEEN A GREAT YEAR TO BE A GREEN ACADEMY WILDCAT!
Woodside High School’s Efficient Use of Water and Energy Academy or ‘Green Academy’ is one of 500 California
Partnership Academies designed to prepare high school students for both college and careers. Woodside’s Green
Academy is like a school-within-a-school, in that some (but not all) of the classes are coordinated, and are taught by a
core group of instructors.
The Academy curriculum focuses on water policy, ecology, and the environment. It provides students with relevant skills
for employment in environmental and green-technology industries.
The Mentorship program partners students with community businesses and local industry for job shadow experiences.
The smaller class sizes and multiple field trip and support opportunities help students reach graduation and college
entrance goals. The curriculum fosters a deeper understanding of environmental issues and green career possibilities.
Useful Websites
Woodside High School (www.woodsidehs.org)
for news, calendar, policies, activities and opportunities.
Woodside High School Foundation
(www.whsfoundation.org)
Woodside Athletic Boosters Organization
(www.woodsideathletics.org)
Twitter updates on Woodside High (http://
twitter.com/WoodsideHS)
Woodside Drama Boosters
(www.whsdramaboosters.com)
Woodside World (www.woodsideworld.com) Multimedia
news source of WHS.
Woodside Music Boosters (Group Web site: [email protected])
Woodside PTSA (www.woodsidehs.org/ptsa)
Sequoia Union School District
(www.sequoiadistrict.org)
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Music Boosters Jazz Festival, Spring Music Concert and Marching Band
Hello everyone. As you know our Music program has been busy with many things. As
we round out the School year, the Jazz band will be going to the Reno Jazz festival on
April 29th thru May 1st, 2016. Our Spring Music concert will be May
5th at 7pm at the PAC. Please keep your eyes open for the upcoming
2016-2017 band camp announcements for Marching Band Students
Music
Boosters
Also, if you have ever wanted to join the boosters, we are always looking for volunteers to help serve
the school year as booster officers. Please feel free to contact Eric Nodine at [email protected]
Eric V. Nodine, MBA
A Successful Year for the WHS Drama Program
What a year the WHS Drama Department has had. The Fall Production was fantastic,
Drama
providing a number of "shorts" that maximized both a larger number of students and the
talent those students have! Then the Spring Musical - A Little Mermaid - was jawBoosters
dropping. There was such a collection of talent, set design, costumes, and props. This production exceeded anything you might see at any local theater; amateur or professional!
Now, you still have one opportunity to experience drama at Woodside. The Drama classes are working on the all Student
Run production that will be presented ONE NIGHT only, Tuesday, May 17th at 7:00 pm. Mark your calendars! You
won't want to miss this last opportunity of the 2015/16 year from the Woodside Drama Department. Come out and support Drama at Woodside.
As the year is drawing to a close, I want to take a moment to spot-light the Production Team who
manage all that goes into putting these productions on: Barry Woodruff, Kim Harvath, Karen Peterson, Ruthie Smith, Don Coluzzi and Tom Slater. Without their professional leadership in all aspects
of these productions, we wouldn't have such an amazing theater experience.
And, as amazing as our Production Team is, I also want to thank all the volunteers, both students and
parents, who helped support the productions we all enjoyed this year. We couldn't put on such great
shows without the volunteers. Thanks for the many, many hours given to support these productions.
Jim Larkin, Drama Booster President
Athletics Corner
Woodside’s spring sports have been in full force with nearly all of our teams competing well. By mid
-April the varsity girls’ lacrosse team and varsity baseball teams were in first place within their
respective divisions, numerous swimmers had already qualified for CCS, and our other spring sports –
badminton, boys’ lacrosse, track and field, golf, and softball still had aspirations for post-season competition. Most
importantly, Woodside is extremely pleased that our student-athletes continue to perform well in the classroom.
Collectively, all of our spring athletes achieved well above a 3.0 GPA at the third quarter report cards, with more than a
dozen student-athletes achieving a 4.0 or better.
A special thank you to our Athletic Boosters for orchestrating a wonderful Fashion Show on March 26th; it was a huge
success for the audience and participants alike. We had the added bonus of a special appearance by alumni and New
England Patriot Julian Edelman for the second show, which gave the event a celebrity buzz. The ABO has two major
events left, our first annual ‘Hit-A-Thon’ (sponsored by Julian Edelman) on April 23rd and the Woodside Golf
Tournament on May 21st. If you would like to help in any way please contact ABO President Eric McCrystal (email:
[email protected]).
Fall sports registration will be available online through Sports Net beginning May 1st, please try and schedule your
child’s physical now to avoid delays and to ensure they can begin practicing on August 8 th. Finally, please mark your
calendars for the Spring Sports Awards Night, taking place on May18th, at 7pm, in the PAC.Thank you for supporting
our ‘Cats in competition!
Athletic Director, Chuck Velschow, email: [email protected]
Woodside High School - Athletic Department
Study hard. Practice hard. Play hard.
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The Woodside High School Foundation thanks all donors for this unprecedented showing of confidence. With your help, the Foundation
will be able to fund class size reduction for core, elective, and AP
courses, additional class sections of electives, support programs and
services for all students, and teacher grants for classroom projects in
the 2016-17 school year.
Woodside High School will also benefit from an extraordinary additional gift of $250,000, enabled through the generosity of one deeply
committed donor, that will fund a host of much-needed Digital Arts and STEM equipment for
biology, physics, chemistry, engineering, video production, and computer science.
While we're closing in on our goal for the Annual Campaign, we are not there quite yet. If you
have not yet had a chance to give, it is not too late. While ALL students benefit from the
Foundation grants, not all parents have joined in the effort. Big or small, all gifts matter.
Won't you consider donating before year-end?
To make a donation mail a check to:
199 Churchill Ave.
Woodside, CA 94062
Or donate online at whsfoundation.org.
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Graduation
Graduation is just around the corner. Here are a few important reminders to make this important celebration go smoothly.
May 19…Cap and gowns for graduation will be distributed out of D7 during lunch. Students who have not reserved a cap and gown should stop by D7 to see Mrs. With.
May 24 …Last day to serve detention. Students cannot participate in the graduation ceremony if they have fines
or detentions.
June 1 … Senior clearance forms are due to the Guidance office.
June 2 … Graduation rehearsal will begin promptly at 8:30 am and is a MANDATORY practice for all seniors who wish to participate in the commencement ceremony. Please be in your assigned seat; seating charts
will be posted at the back of the press box and on the tables on the
field. Students will go through the full graduation practice. Students
who do not attend the full graduation practice will not be allowed to
participate in the commencement ceremony-NO EXCEPTIONS!
June 2 ... SENIOR SOCIAL-10:45 am-11:45 am. The Class of 2019 will host this event in the MUR,
providing food and beverages for the seniors. This event is a nice time to sign yearbooks and say some final
goodbyes.
June 2 ... PARTICIPATION REHERSAL- 12:00 pm. All students who ar e par ticipating in the graduation
ceremony (speakers, name readers, and class officers) are to attend a MANDATORY rehearsal. This rehearsal
will begin at 12:00 pm and last until everyone has completed rehearsing their appropriate part in the graduation
ceremony.
June 3 … GRADUATION is at 10 am on the football field. Graduates must be in assigned rooms by 9am.
Graduation is an important celebration for students as well as their families. The ceremony is very important and Woodside would like everyone to enjoy this memorable day. To keep this day special, we ask that people do not bring air horns
or noise makers. It is also suggested that people do not bring large balloon bouquets that can block someone else’s view of
the ceremony. Parking will be limited due to construction. Families and guests are encouraged to car pool. Guests will be
sitting on both sides of Bradley Field (home and visitor stands). Families are to make plans to meet up with their graduate
in front of the I wing. Please remember that graduation gowns must be returned in order to get the diploma immediately
following the graduation ceremony. For further information make sure to check out the Woodside High School website.
Yearbook
Yearbooks will arrive and be distributed to students at the end of May. Students who did not pre-order a yearbook may be
able to purchase a 2016 yearbook for $100 when they are being distributed. Please note that there is only a limited number of yearbooks available. Last year the yearbook staff sold out.
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May/June 2016 - Woodside High School PTSA

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