October 2016 - Woodside High School

October 2016
Woodside High School Newsletter www.woodsidehs.org
October/November Events
For a full listing of Woodside High
events, visit the website at
www.woodsidehs.org/-calendar/.
Saturday Oct. 1
SAT Reasoning & Subject Tests
and
Music Dept. RWC Port Fest
Monday, Oct. 3
PTSA Meeting
7 pm, MUR
Tuesday, Oct. 4
ELAC Meeting
6:30 pm, Library
Wednesday, Oct. 5
Music Boosters Meeting
7 pm, Band Room
and
SAAP Parent Project
6 pm, Library
Thursday, Oct. 6
Talent Show
7 pm, PAC
Friday, Oct. 7
Deadline for 11/5 SAT Registration
Monday, Oct. 10
SSC/SDMC
4-6 pm, MUR Conference Room
Tuesday, Oct. 11
WHS Foundation Meeting
7 pm, MUR Conference Room
Wednesday, Oct. 12
SAAP Parent Project
6 pm, Library
Saturday, Oct. 15
WHS Band Parade @ Santa Cruz
Wednesday, Oct. 19
College Day
and
Athletic Boosters
7 pm, MUR Conference Room
and
SAAP Parent Project
6 pm, Library
School Loop and the Activities Calendar hold many
important dates for Students and Parents
Dear WHS families:
From Principal
I enjoyed back to school night, and if you missed it, Diane Burbank
I have a suggestion from a campus committee to sit
side-by-side with your student at the computer and
clicking on each teacher’s School Loop portal as a way
to have your student “walk” you through his/her school
day. If you are concerned now with a lack of progress
reflected on your student’s report card, reach out to the
teachers now. The district expectation is that teachers post homework on School
Loop, and that grades are updated at each progress report deadline and quarter’s
end for a total of eight times per year or every four weeks. Many teachers update
far more regularly than that. Check pages deeper in this newsletter for all the after
-school assistance available for your student.
I am looking forward to cooler mornings, Homecoming
floats, the WHS Foundation’s annual campaign, our annual
College Day, and end of daylight savings time on Sunday,
November 6th. Your student is busy as first quarter ends in
mid-October (Fri, Oct 21), and it’s not too far ahead to record finals dates on your household calendar; the semester
ends in December, and students sit for finals before winter
break, December 16 – 21 (Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed). We do not give early finals, so
book and re-check your winter break plans accordingly.
Over a year and half, we have gathered on-campus data on student stress and ability to sleep, complete homework, and engage in activities (both on and off campus)
through our 8 conditions of Student Success surveys. This fall, we have a 10-person team of
Adentro encontrara
students, parents, staff, and an administrator partraducción al español
las noticias de la adticipating in the Challenge Success conference at
ministración de WHS
Stanford about redefining success for students.
In that vein, the first two WHS parent education
nights have been about balancing demands on our teens – first, the use of student
screen time in late September and second, exploring colleges that change lives
(Wed, Oct 26). Hope to see you at these events.
Diane Burbank, Principal
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Communicat is published as a courtesy of the Woodside High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)
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Thursday, Oct. 20
Guidance & College Info. Night For 9th,
10th, and Parents
7 pm, MUR
Friday, Oct. 21
End of Q1
Estimadas familias de WHS:
Saturday, Oct. 22
ACT Test
Monday, Oct. 24
SSC/SDMC
4-6 pm, MUR Conference Room
Wednesday, Oct. 26
SAAP Parent Project
6 pm, Library
Wednesday, Oct. 26
Drama Boosters Meeting
7 pm, Wildcat Room
and
Parent Ed Night
7 pm, MUR
and
Drama Boosters
7 pm, Wildcat Rm.
Friday, Oct. 28
Athletic Registration Deadline for Winter
Sports
Monday, Oct. 31
Winter sports practices begin
and
WHS Band Parade
4 pm, Selby Lane
Tuesday, Nov. 1
ELAC
6:30pm, Library
Wednesday, Nov. 2
Music Boosters
7 pm, Band Room
and
7th/8th Grade Orientation
7 pm, PAC
Thursday, Nov. 3
SAAP Parent Project
6 pm, Library
and
Deadline for 12/3 SAT Registration
Friday, Nov. 4
Deadline for 12/10 ACT Registration
Saturday, Nov 5
SAT Reasoning & Subject Tests
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School Loop y el Calendario de Actividades tienen muchas fechas importantes
para los Estudiantes y Padres
De la Directora
Disfruté la roche de regreso a la escuela, y si
usted no asistió, tengo una sugerencia de un Diane Burbank
comité de la escuela para sentarse al lado de su estudiante frente a
la computadora y hacer clic en cada uno de sus
maestros en el portal de School Loop como una
manera de hacer que su estudiante lo “camine” a través de su día en la escuela. Si usted está preocupado ahora con el bajo rendimiento de su estudiante en el reporte de calificaciones, comuníquese con sus maestros ahora.
La expectativa del distrito es que los maestros publiquen la tarea en School
Loop, y que las calificaciones estén actualizadas en la fecha límite de cada
reporte de progreso y al final de los cuartos, para un total de ocho veces
por año o cada cuatro semanas. Muchos maestros las actualizan con más
regularidad que eso. Revise las páginas de este boletín con más profundidad
para enterarse de toda la asistencia disponible
para su estudiante después de escuela.
Espero con interés mañanas frías, el evento
“Homecoming” flota, la campaña anual de la
Fundación de WHS, nuestr Día de Colegio
anual, y el cambio de horario el domingo 6 de
noviembre. Su estudiante está ocupado ya que el
1er cuarto termina a mediados de octubre
(viernes, 21 de oct.), y no están demasiado lejos las fechas de los exámenes
finales para que las marque en su calendario del hogar; el semestre termina
en diciembre, y los estudiantes harán los exámenes finales antes de las vacaciones de invierno, en diciembre 16-21 (vier, lun, mar, y mier). No vamos
a dar exámenes finales antes, por favor compra y re revisa sus planes de
acuerdo con las vacaciones.
Hace más de un año y medio, nosotros reunimos datos en la escuela sobre
el estrés del estudiante y la habilidad para dormir, completar tarea y participar en actividades (dentro y fuera de la escuela) a través de una encuesta de
nuestras 8 Condiciones para el Éxito del Estudiante. Este otoño, tenemos un
equipo de 10 personas formado por estudiantes, padres, personal y un administrador participando en la conferencia The Challenge Success en Stanford
acerca de la redefinición del éxito para los estudiantes. En ese sentido, las
primeras dos noches educativas para padres de WHS son acerca de balancear las demandas de nuestros adolescentes- la primera, el tiempo que el
estudiante usa la pantalla, a finales de septiembre y la segunda, explorando
las universidades que cambian las vidas ( mier, 26 de oct). Espero verlos en
esos eventos.
La Directora Diane Burbank
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Wildcats Aim High and Succeed
SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT: Being recognized for many different types of
success, including hard work. (WHS “8 Conditions” of student success)
Wildcats in the News: Semifinalist in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program
From Instructional
Vice Principal
Diane Mazzei
EMILY E. CHARGIN has been named a National Mer it Semifinalists. Mor e than 1.5
million juniors in more than 22,000 high schools entered the 2017 National Merit
Scholarship Program by taking the 2015 SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which served
as the initial screening for program entrants. National Merit Semifinalists score in the top one percent of students
nationally on the PSAT taken in October of their junior year. The Woodside High School Community is proud of Emily!
National Merit Scholarship Program: List of Commended Students
WHS is pleased to announce that the following WHS students have been named Commended
Students in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program:
KARA A HERSON
CAROLINE LAUBSCHER
SARAH A RODRIGUEZ-SOTO
RYAN SEARCY
CHARLES P TAUSSIG
MCKAY VERKLER
About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise.
Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2017
competition by taking the 2015 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQY). The
Woodside High School students named above have demonstrated outstanding academic potential by their strong
performance in this highly competitive program. Congratulations!
National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP)
The National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) was initiated in 1983, by the College Board to identify
outstanding Hispanic high school students and to share information about these academically well-prepared students with
subscribing colleges and universities. Every year, the NHRP recognizes about 5,000 of the highest scoring students from a
nationwide total of 250,000 Hispanic/Latino high school juniors who take the test.
WHS is pleased to announce that the following WHS students have been recognized by the National Hispanic Recognition
Program:
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VLADIMIR LOPEZ-RUIZ
ISABEL MCCLURE
MANUEL PORRAS
SARAH RODRIGUEZ-SOTO
CONFIDENCE TO TAKE ACTION – Setting goals and taking the steps you need to reach them. (WHS “8
Conditions” of student success)
Get Ready for College Day, October 19, 2016
More than 900 WHS 10th and 11th grade students will take the PSAT/NMSQT exam on
Wednesday, October 19, 2016, free of charge, as part of WHS College Day 2016.
Why Take the PSAT?
The PSAT/NMSQT allows you to:
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Enter the National Merit Scholarship competitions for recognition and scholarships (grade 11)
Access My College Quick Start, a personalized college and career planning resource
Request information from colleges and universities
Receive feedback on your strengths and weaknesses on skills necessary for college, so you can improve your
preparatory work
Appraise your critical reading, mathematical reasoning and writing skills
Practice for the SAT
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Mark your Calendars:
2016-17 Standardized Assessment Calendar
Sept. 26 - Oct. 7
California English Language Development - CELDT (EL Students Only)
Feb. 1 - March 30
Physical Fitness Test – PFT (Physical Education classes)
April 20 - 21
10th Grade CST Life Science Exam
Apr. 20 - 25
Smarter Balanced ELA and Math Online Testing (Grade 11)
May 1 - 12
Advanced Placement Exams – AP
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Metas Altas y Exitosas de los Gatos Salvajes
SENTIDO DE TRIUNFO: Ser reconocido por diferentes tipos de éxito, incluyendo
trabajar duro (“las 8 Condiciones” de WHS par a el éxito del estudiante)
Sub Directora de
Los Gatos Salvajes en las noticias: Semifinalistas in el programa de Becas al Mérito
Nacional del 2017
Instruccion
EMILY E. CHARGIN ha sido nombr ada semifinalista al Mér ito Nacional. Más de
Diane Mazzei
1.5 millones de estudiantes del 11ºgrado de más de 22,000 preparatorias ingresaron en el
programa de becas al Mérito Nacional 2017, tomando en cuenta los resultados de la
prueba SAT 2015/ Prueba de clasificación de Becas al Mérito Nacional (PSAT/NMSQT), la cual sirvió para la
selección inicial de los participantes en el programa. La puntuación obtenida por los semifinalistas al Mérito Nacional
en el PSAT que tomaron en el 11º grado los coloca en el 1% de la puntuación más alta a nivel nacional. La Comunidad
de Woodside High está muy orgullosa de Emily!
Programa de Becas al Mérito Nacional: Lista de Estudiantes Elogiados
WHS se complace en anunciar que los siguientes estudiantes de WHS han sido nombrados Estudiantes Elogiados en el
Programa de Becas al Mérito Nacional 2017:
KARA A HERSON
CAROLINE LAUBSCHER
SARAH A RODRIGUEZ-SOTO
RYAN SEARCY
CHARLES P TAUSSIG
MCKAY VERKLER
Cerca de 34,000 Estudiantes Elogiados a través de la nación están siendo reconocidos por su desempeño Académico
excepcional. Los estudiantes Elogiados están colocados en el 5% más alto de 1.5 millones de estudiantes que entraron
a la competencia del 2017 tomando la prueba preliminar SAT/Prueba de Clasificación de Becas al Mérito Nacional del
2015 (PSAT/NMSQY). Los estudiantes de Woodside High School nombrados arriba han demostrado un destacado
potencial académico por su sólido desempeño en este programa sumamente competitivo. Felicitaciones!
Programa Nacional de Reconocimiento Hispano (NHRP)
El Programa Nacional de Reconocimiento Hispano (NHRP) fué iniciado en 1983, por el College Board para
identificar a estudiantes hispanos de preparatoria destacados y para compartir información con colegios y universidades
inscritas acerca de esos estudiantes bien preparados académicamente. Cada año, el NHRP reconoce cerca de 5,000
estudiantes con la más alta puntuación a nivel nacional de un total de 250,000 estudiantes de preparatoria del 11º grado
Hispano/Latino que tomaron el examen.
WHS se complace en anunciar a los siguientes estudiantes de WHS que han sido reconocidos por El Programa de
Reconocimiento Hispano:
VLADIMIR LOPEZ-RUIZ
MANUEL PORRAS
ISABEL MCCLURE
SARAH RODRIGUEZ-SOTO
SEGURIDAD PARA TOMAR ACCION – Establecer metas y tomar los pasos que necesitas para alcanzarlas.
(“8 Condiciones” de WHS para el éxito del estudiante)
Prepárate para el Día de la Universidad, 19 de octubre, 2016
Más de 900 estudiantes de WHS del 10o y 11to grado tomarán el examen PSAT/NMSQT el
miércoles, 19 de octubre, 2016, sin costo, como parte del Día de la Universidad de WHS 2016
(College Day).
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Por que tomar el PSAT?
El PSAT/NMSQT te permite:
 Entrar a la competencia de la Beca al Mérito Nacional para reconocimientos y becas (11º grado)
 Tener acceso a My College Quick Start, un recurso personalizado para universidades y planear carreras
 Pedir información de colegios y universidades
 Recibir retroalimentación sobre tus fortalezas y debilidades en las habilidades necesarias para la universidad,
por lo tanto puedes mejorar tu trabajo preparatorio.
 Evaluar la lectura crítica , razonamiento matemático y habilidades de escritura
 Practicar para el SAT
Marca tu Calendario:
2016-17 Calendario Estandarizado de Exámenes
26 de sept.-7 de oct.
California English Language Development - CELDT (Solamente estudiantes aprendices
de ingles)
1o feb-30 de marzo
Physical Fitness Test – PFT (Clases de Educación Física)
20-21 de april
10th Grade CST Life Science Exam (Examen para estudiantes del 10o grado)
20-25 de abril
Smarter Balanced ELA and Math Online Testing (11o grado)
1-2 de mayo
Advanced Placement Exams – AP (Exámenes Avanzados)
Volunteer at WHS
Visit the New VOLUNTEER page on the Woodside website (click on Parents/Community and then Volunteer Opportunities for Community Members) and learn about all the opportunities to share career information with our students!
Our two current needs are:
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Career Mentors:
Had a mentor that impacted your life? Passionate about your career? We are looking for mentors to share career information with juniors. Easy communication through email, phone and in person has a lasting impact on a student.
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Build a strong community
Inspire a student
Promote your industry
Guest Speakers for Engineering and Environmental Design:
We are looking for guest speakers to visit our Engineering I, II or III as well as Environmental Design classes. Share information about your career, your education, experience, pros and cons of the field
and what a typical day looks like. We will work to find a day that fits into your schedule.
Contact Faith Velschow, 650-591-7502 (home office), 650-464-1162 (cell/text), [email protected]
Keep Plugged In with Email!
Join the WHS PTSA weekly newsletter email group and you can begin to receive
news and info about WHS on a weekly basis. Just send your name, your student’s
name, student’s class group (i.e.: Class of 2016) to us at [email protected].
You will receive a weekly update via email every Monday morning, keeping you informed about what is happening daily on campus for the upcoming week. You will
be informed of opportunities for you and your student to participate in lots of fun events. If you want to
know what is going on at WHS, join the WHS PTSA weekly email newsletter!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS IN SPRING
SEMESTER OF 2016.
In September guidance counselors met with all 12th
graders individually to review graduation requirements
and help students with post high school planning. You
should receive a letter in the mail detailing your students
visit. Guidance will meet individually with 9th -11th
grades second semester.
October means college and post high school decision
time for seniors. Hopefully you attended the College Information Night for senior
families held Sept. 14th. If not please contact Mrs Matavulj or Ms Vasquez in D-9 for
more information. All materials are posted on line under the college center. Please note
that all students qualified for college, directly from high school, were assigned a
workshop time during their individual meeting to learn all about the college
application process and how it applies to them.
From the Guidance
Office (x40097)
Francisco Negri
[email protected] (x40090)
Maureen Campbell
[email protected]
(x40093
Vickie Green
[email protected]
(x40091)
Kelly Younger
[email protected]
(x40092)
Katrina Rubenstein
[email protected]
(x40094
In addition, October 19th “College Day” will take place. Students will learn about some
of the exciting post high school opportunities that await them. There will tons of
workshops for seniors and freshmen will learn about Naviance while the sophomores and juniors take the PSAT.
More information regarding this special day will be sent home soon.
Application workshops will be held on Monday November 21st and Monday November 28th from 3pm-5pm to help
assist any student with the nuts and bolts of applying. If interested please have your student go to the college and
career center now for details.
Important dates to note:
The last day to drop a class without a penalty is Friday, September28th.
Last Day to request a letter of recommendation for Early Action/Early Decision is October 7th.
End of the 1st quarter is October 21s .
Last Day to request a letter of recommendation for Regular Decision is October 24th
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS IN SPRING SEMESTER OF 2016.
Students that earned a 4.0 or above in the spring semester have been recognized on the Principal’s List.
Students that earned a 3.5- 3.99 have made the Honor Roll.
Students that earned a 3.0-3.49 have made the Merit Roll.
Woodside is very proud of all our students receiving recognition. A notice of your
student’s accomplishment will be sent home to parents. Please contact Guidance if
your student did not get their notice by the end of October. Keep up the great work
wildcats!!
Please feel free to email or call us if you have any questions or concerns. We look
forward to working with you and seeing you at the parent events throughout the year!
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FELICITACIONES A TODOS LOS ESTUDIANTES SOBRESALIENTES EN EL
SEMESTRE DE LA PRIMAVERA DEL 2016.
En septiembre los consejeros de la oficina de
orientación vocacional se reunieron individualmente
con todos los del grado 12º para revisar los requisitos de
graduación y ayudar a los estudiantes con sus planes
después de la preparatoria. Usted debe recibir una carta
por correo con los detalles de la visita de su estudiante.
La oficina de orientación se reunirá individualmente
con los de los grados 9º -11º el segundo semestre.
Octubre significa universidad y tiempo de decisiones después de la preparatoria para los
del 12º grado. Esperamos que haya asistido el 14 de septiembre a la Noche de
Información de Universidades para las familias de los del 12º grado. Si no, para más
información por favor póngase en contacto con la Sra. Matavulj o Sra. Vásquez en el D9. Todos los materiales están publicados en línea bajo Centro de Universidades. Por
favor tome en cuenta que todos los estudiantes elegibles para ir a la universidad
directamente de la preparatoria, se les dio un taller durante su reunión individual para
aprender todo acerca del proceso de solicitudes y como aplica a ellos.
From the Guidance
Office (x40097)
Francisco Negri
[email protected] (x40090)
Maureen Campbell
[email protected]
(x40093
Vickie Green
[email protected]
(x40091)
Kelly Younger
[email protected]
(x40092)
Katrina Rubenstein
[email protected]
(x40094
Además, el 19 de octubre se llevará a cabo el “Día de Colegio”. Los estudiantes aprenderán acerca de algunas
oportunidades emocionantes que les esperan después de la preparatoria. Hay muchos talleres para los del 12º grado, y
los del 9º grado aprenderán acerca de Naviance mientras los del 10º y 11º tomarán el examen PSAT. Más información
acerca de este evento especial será enviada a casa pronto.
Talleres sobre solicitudes se lleván a cabo el lunes, 21 de noviembre y el lunes, 28 de noviembre de 3pm-5pm para
ayudar a todos los estudiantes con el proceso de solicitudes. Si está interesado, por favor que estudiante vaya ahora por
más detalles al centro de universidades y carreras.
Fechas importantes para anotar:
El último día para darse de baja de una clase sin penalización es el viernes, 28 de septiembre.
Ultimo día para solicitar una carta de recomendación para Acción Temprana/Decisión Temprana es el 7 de octubre.
El 1er cuarto termina el 21 de octubre.
Ultimo día para solicitar una carta de recomendación para una Decisión Regular es el 24 de octubre.
FELICITACIONES A TODOS LOS ESTUDIANTES SOBRESALIENTES EN EL SEMESTRE DE LA
PRIMAVERA DEL 2016.
Estudiantes que obtuvieron 4.0 o más en el semestre de la primavera han sido reconocidos en la Lista del director.
Estudiantes que obtuvieron 3.5- 3.99 están en la Lista de Honor.
Estudiantes que obtuvieron 3.0-3.49 están en la Lista al Merito.
Woodside está muy orgullosa de todos sus estudiantes que reciben reconocimientos. Una
noticia sobre los éxitos de su estudiante será enviada a casa de los padres. Por favor póngase en contacto con la oficina
de Consejería si su estudiante no recibe la noticia a finales de octubre. Mantengan el gran trabaja Gatos Salvajes!!
Por favor tenga la confianza de enviarnos un correo o llamarnos si tiene preguntas o preocupaciones. Esperamos
trabajar con usted y verlo en los eventos para padres durante el año!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING HONOR ROLL STUDENTS, 2nd SEMESTER 2015-2016
PRINCIPAL’S LIST G.P.A. 4.00-4.99
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING HONOR ROLL STUDENTS, 2nd SEMESTER 2015-2016
HONOR ROLL LIST G.P.A. 3.50-3.99
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING HONOR ROLL STUDENTS, 2nd SEMESTER 2015-2016
HONOR ROLL LIST G.P.A. 3.50-3.99 Continued
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING HONOR ROLL STUDENTS, 2nd SEMESTER 2014-2015
MERIT ROLL LIST G.P.A. 3.00-3.49
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING HONOR ROLL STUDENTS, 2nd SEMESTER 2014-2015
MERIT ROLL LIST G.P.A. 3.00-3.49... Continued
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Monday, Nov. 7
PTSA Parent Group Meetings
7 pm, MUR
Tuesday, Nov. 8
WHSF Meeting
7 pm, MUR Conference Room
Wednesday, Nov. 9
SAAP Parent Project
6 pm, Library
Friday, Nov. 11
Veteran’s Day
No School
Monday, Nov. 14
SSC/SDMC
4-6 pm, MUR Conf. Room
Wednesday, Nov. 16
SAAP Parent Project
6 pm, Library
and
Athletic Boosters
7 pm, MUR Conf. Room
Thursday, Nov. 17
SAAP Parent Project
Graduation
District Office
and
NCAA Night
7 pm, MUR
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Friday, Nov. 18
CSM Jazz Festival
Friday, Nov. 18, & Saturday,
Nov. 19
Drama: Evening of Theatre
8 pm, PAC
Tuesday Nov 22
Alumni Basketball Game
and
Last day to drop a class
Nov 23-25
Thanksgiving
No School
Wednesday, Nov. 30
Music Boosters
7 pm, Band Room
and
UC/CSU Application Deadline
Saturday Dec. 3
SAT Reasoning & Subject
Tests
and
WHS Music Dept. RWC
Hometown Holiday Parade &
Stage shows
Monday, Nov. 28
SSC/SDMC
4-6 pm, MUR Conf. Rm.
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Athletics Corner
Woodside will soon be enjoying a host of new facilities, including a
new track, softball fields, a STEM Building, and a revitalized Bradley
Field and stadium. However, these improvements have not come
without sacrifice and patience from a number of our athletic teams.
Our softball teams were displaced for the last week and a half of their
season in the Spring, and this Fall the tennis team has battled isolation and dusty courts as the field revitalization and STEM Building begins to take shape. However, no program has sacrificed more than our football teams, who were displaced from their field for the entire summer, and during the week
and a half of double sessions hopped on a bus to practice at Sequoia, arriving back at Woodside after 11pm. The football gods have smiled on our Varsity for their selfless behavior, as their season has begun with three straight wins, including a victory over Hillsdale, a CCS finalist last year.
Please welcome new coaches to our fall sports, Rebecca Wheeler for Girls Tennis, Shelbie Higginson for Boys Varsity
Water Polo (Shelbie coached JV last year), Joe Reich for Frosh Volleyball, and David Hartford and Kelsey Theriault on
campus assistants for Cross Country with their fellow social studies colleague, veteran coach Pablo Aguilera.
A very big THANK YOU to our amazing Athletic Boosters Organization that raised more than $20,000 through fall
team donations, thank you President Eric McCrystal and all the members of that organization who work so hard to make
sure our teams have the proper equipment and uniforms.
Let’s have a great 2016-17 - go ‘Cats!!!!
Ticket Information:
Season Tickets for 2016-2017 Football/Basketball have been reduced to $135! Visit www.woodsideathletics.org to sign
up before this Friday's Big Home Game vs Christopher HS, Gilroy! Varsity is 3-0!
Funding For Fall Sports:
The Woodside ABO is proud to transfer to the school $20,463 in direct team base funding for the Fall sports season! Working together with the Fall Coaches and with the help of the ABO, donors and sponsors, we were able to fund
raise for the teams for warm up uniforms, extra equipment, tournament fees and More that are not normally covered by
Useful Websites
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for news, calendar, policies, activities and opportunities.
Twitter updates on Woodside High School
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Woodside World (www.woodsideworld.com)
Multimedia news source of WHS.
Woodside PTSA (www.woodsidehs-ptsa.org)
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Woodside High School Foundation
(www.whsfoundation.org)
Woodside Athletic Boosters
Organization
(www.woodsideathletics.org)
Woodside Drama Boosters
(www.whsdramaboosters.com)
Woodside Music Boosters (Group Web site:
[email protected])
Sequoia Union School District
(www.sequoiadistrict.org)
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Drama Boosters
The sound of Woodside is in full swing. All programs are sounding great, from the
Marching Band in the stands, to both Jazz Programs and Orchestra, all students are
Music
making things happen within the program. Come on out and see and support our groups
Boosters
performing locally at PortFest, on the 1st of October. Marching Band will be performing
their annual half-time show at Homecoming on the 14th, and then off to the Santa Cruz
Band Review at the Boardwalk on the 15th. We will also be
performing at the Selby Lane Halloween Parade. Our Jazz group
will be performing at the CSM Jazz Festival in November. All groups will be performing during
Hometown Holidays on the 3rd of December in Redwood City. Our Annual Music Department
Winter Concert will be on the 8th. The music boosters are always looking for volunteers to assist
in aiding the programs. Please contact Eric Nodine at [email protected] if you have any
questions.
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CLASS OF 2018
What a great start to our year! A HUGE thank you to Jenn Peck and everybody helping out at
concessions. It's super successful so far and we couldn't do it without everybody's help!
Just a couple home games left, homecoming on 10/14 and 10/28.
Please consider either helping set-up, working or cleaning up. Or donate food/supplies/beverages
and/or monetary donations.
Please contact Jenn Peck to join the concessions team at [email protected]
Go Wildcats!
Go Class of 2018!!
Woodside Parent Education Series – Fall Events!
Charlene Margot, Director, The Parent Education Series
On Thursday, September 29 (7:00 pm, WHS PAC), the Woodside Parent Education Series offers a showing of the
new documentary Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age. With insights from authors, psychologists, and
brain scientists, Screenagers reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and offers solutions on how adults
can empower kids to best navigate the digital world and find balance. This powerful new film is a great conversation-starter for the entire family.
On October 26 (7:00 pm, WHS PAC), the Series welcomes Maria Furtado, Executive Director of Colleges That
Change Lives. In a presentation filled with humor, warmth, and compassion, Ms. Furtado helps students and families better understand the college admissions process to find the best college “fit.” Maria has personally counseled
thousands of students about college choice, and she is a sought-after national presenter. For more information
about CTCL, go to http://ctcl.org/ Parents and students welcome!
Parent Education Series events are free and open to parents, students, faculty/staff, and community members.
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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