August/September 2014 - Woodside High School PTSA

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August/September 2014
Woodside High School Newsletter www.woodsidehs.org
August-October Events
For a full listing of Woodside High
events, visit the website at
www.woodsidehs.org/-calendar/.
Thursday, Aug. 14
Freshmen Parent Night 101
7 pm , PAC
Friday, Aug. 15
Fall Sports Practices Begin
Saturday, Aug. 16
Freshman Arena Check-In
Location: New Gym
9 am to Noon
Student ID & Yearbook photos will
be taken
Monday, Aug. 18
Arena Check-In:
Location: New Gym
12th Grade: 9 am- 11 am
11th Grade: 11 am– 1 pm
10 Grade: 4 pm-7 pm
Student ID & Yearbook photos will
be taken
Tuesday, Aug. 19
First Day of School (Periods 0-7)
8 am
Friday, Aug. 22
Fall Sports Packets due
Monday, Sept. 1
Labor Day, No School
Tuesday, Sept. 2
PTSA Meeting
7 pm, MUR Conf. Room
and
The Big Read
Wednesday, Sept. 3
Back-to-School Night
6:30 pm Social, 7:00 Classes begin
September 3-12
California Scholarship Federation
Applications available in Rm D-9
Monday, Sept. 8
SSC/SDMC
4 pm-6 pm, MUR Conf. Room
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New Administration Team and Arena Check-In
Welcome back! As you are enjoying your last summer days, click on the website
link for the required summer reading for every single student (aka The BIG READ)
and for additional reading for those students enrolled
in advanced standing and Advanced Placement.
Because belonging is a primary focus to start our From Principal
school year, WHS conducts summer reading that Diane Burbank
everyone one on campus completes. The energy that
will result out of reading the same titles and participating in the same book discussion groups helps me set the academic tone and the
emotional momentum for the school year for students and for staff. In true WHS
fashion, these titles were selected by student voice. Hard copy books and e-books
are available for check out from WHS library and the public library.
Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell (nonfiction with case studies that
shed light on how people achieve success)
Breaking Through by Francisco Jiminez (follows last summer’s
most popular Big Read selection, The Circuit)
In Cold Blood by Truman Capote (read this scary one with a flashlight!)
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green (don’t settle for seeing the
movie!)
I am welcoming some veteran Wildcats to administrative positions. They bring a wealth of positive
history with and knowledge about our students and
campus to their new positions. New AVP Wendy
Porter (administrative vice-principal) will be working with student last name M – Z alongside veteran
AVP Alvaro Calderon working with student last
names A – L. New Athletic director Chuck Velschow and assistant athletic director Erin Kilty will be working with our student
athletes. All their offices are in the admin building near the bus circle.
Read elsewhere in the Communicat about the teachers new to WHS. The larger
teaching staff is due to enrollment growth of about 100 students (approximately
1900 total enrollment), teachers “graduating” to
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retirement or other life choices, and class size retraducción al español
duction generously funded by the Foundation.
las noticias de la adFor a smooth start to the school year, review the
ministración de WHS
superintendent’s mailing that you received last
spring that included my letter with dates and times
for arena check-in. The arena check-in information is also posted on our website.
I look forward to seeing you at the all important arena check-in in August (your
students gets their schedule!) and later at Back-to-School Night on Wednesday,
September 4, 6:30 pm (you meet your students teachers!).
Communicat is published as a courtesy of the Woodside High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)
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Tuesday, Sept. 9
WHS Foundation Meeting
Sept. 9-10
Fall Play Auditions
3:10 pm —5 pm
Wednesday, Sept. 10
Mandatory Music Department Parent
Meeting
7 pm
Thursday, Sept. 11
Aspirations Day
and
Woodside Foundation Auction Meeting
7 pm Wildcat Room
Friday, Sept. 12
California Scholarship Federation applications due to Ms. Matavulj in Rm D-9.
Saturday, Sept 13
ACT Test
Tuesday, Sept. 16
Senior Parent Meeting
7 pm
and
Junior Parent Meeting
7 pm
Bienvenidos! Mientras disfrutan sus últimos días de verano, visiten la página web para ver la lista de los libros que requerimos que todos los estudiantes lean (conocido como The BIG READ) y
para la lectura adicional de los estudiantes
que estarán tomando clases avanzadas. Por- From Principal
que para empezar el año escolar, el sentir que Diane Burbank
pertenecemos será nuestro enfoque primordial. WHS requiere que todos en la escuela
leamos durante el verano. La energía que resultara porque todos leímos los
mismos títulos y participaremos en grupos para discutir lo leído me ayudo a
poner el tono académico para el año escolar para los estudiantes y el personal. En una manera muy al estilo de WHS, los títulos fueron escogidos por
los estudiantes. Libros y e-books están disponibles en la biblioteca de WHS
y la biblioteca pública.
Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell (no ficción con casos de estudio que dan un poco de luz a la manera en la que la gente han
tenido logros)
Breaking Through by Francisco Jiminez (continuación al
libro que leímos el verano pasado, The Circuit)
In Cold Blood by Truman Capote (lean este con una linterna!)
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green (no vallan a veer solo
la pelicula!)
Monday, Sept. 22
SSC/SDMC
4 pm-6 pm, MUR Conf. Room
Estoy dando la bienvenida a unos veteranos
Wildcats a la posición de administración.
Ellos traen una positiva historia con conocimiento acerca de los estudiantes y nuestra
escuela a su nueva posición. La nueva sub
directora Wendy Porter (su-directora de administración) estará trabajando con los estudiantes con apellidos de la M a la Z junto con
director veterano Alvaro Calderón que trabajara con los estudiantes con
apellidos de la A – L. El nuevo director de atletismo Chuck Velschow con
el director asistente de atletismo Erin Kilty estará trabajando con los estudiantes atletas. Sus oficinas están en el edificio de administración cerca del
círculo de autobuses.
Tuesday, Sept. 23
Freshman Parent Meeting
7 pm
and
Sophomore Parent Meeting
7 pm
Lean en este mismo Communicat sobre los nuevos maestros de WHS. El
gran número de personal es por el crecimiento de unos 100 estudiantes más
(aproximadamente 1900 en total), maestros “graduándose” a su retiro u
otras opciones en sus vidas, y reducciones de alumnos por clase gracias a la
generosidad de la Fundación.
Wednesday, Sept. 24
Drama Boosters Meeting
7 pm, Wildcat Room
Para un inicio escolar suave, revisen el folleto que mando el superintendente en la primavera pasada que incluye mi carta y los días y horarios para
Arena Check-In. La información sobre Arena Check-In también se encuentra en nuestra página web.
Wednesday, Sept. 17
College Info Night for Seniors &Parents
7 pm, MUR
and
Athletic Booster Organization (ABO)
Meeting
Friday, Sept 19
End of Q1 Progress Reports
Thursday, Sept. 25
Talent Show Auditions
3:30 pm, PAC
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Nuevo equipo de administración y Arena Check-In!
Espero verlos a todos ustedes durante nuestra importante Arena Check-In
en Agosto (cuando su hijo/a recibirá su horario escolar) y después en “la
noche de regreso a la escuela” el miércoles, 4 de septiembre a las 6:30pm
(conocerán a los maestros de sus hijos/as!).
August/September 2014 Communicat
Welcome Our New Teachers, New Courses, New AP Courses &
Career Technical Education Information
Welcome back Wildcats! I am looking forward to another school year filled with your
successful and productive endeavors. I joined WHS twenty years ago when I was hired to
fill a position as science teacher. That position expanded and evolved into titles as Data
Team Coordinator, Student Activities Director, and Shared Decision-Making Facilitator
before I was selected for the Instructional Vice Principal (IVP) position six years ago.
From Instructional
Vice Principal
Diane Mazzei
As IVP, my primary responsibilities include oversight of the Academic Core-Programs,
Curriculum Development and Alignment, Standardized Testing, Guidance Department, Professional Development, Department Chairs, Hiring Staff Members and Title I funds.
Woodside High School
Continues to Foster the “8 Conditions of Student Success”
We believe every student wants to be successful, and WHS is committed to helping students identify
their goals and supporting students to reach their goals.
BELONGING:
Being an important part of a group, while understanding you are special for who you are
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BIG READ: You still have time to read one of the four summer reading books: The Fault in
Our Stars, In Cold Blood, The Outliers, and Boarder Crossings. We require ALL WHS students to read one of
the summer reading books and to participate in the BIG READ held on Tuesday, September 2, 2014.
The combined efforts of the guidance department, department chairs, students and parents have resulted in a master schedule that is student-driven. 99.8% of all WHS students receive their first choice of elective courses!
Woodside High School excels at offering a college preparatory program comprised of a rigorous, comprehensive,
and standards-based curriculum.
 This summer, Woodside welcomed a new Summer Math Acceleration pre-calculus course for students to
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hone their trigonometry skills This course was sponsored by the Woodside High School Foundation.
New courses added in 2014-2015: The Joy and Beauty of Computing (Computer Science course designed by UC Berkeley and taught by WHS teacher Connie Chen).
AP Studio Art taught by Julie Marten and Sarah Crecelius.
We increased the number of Advanced Standing (AS) and Advanced Placement (AP) sections offered
and reduced class sizes in core courses and AS/AP courses.
The Career Technical Education (CTE) programs are fully committed to helping prepare students for both college and careers through pathway programs that integrate academic knowledge with technical/occupational knowledge and experience. WHS CTE pathways include:
Digital Visual Performing Arts, Business Technology and Green Academies, Engineering Robotics Technology, Health Professions, and Culinary Arts.
 Woodside will be able to meet the student demand for CTE elective classes by offering seven sections of
Digital Photography, four sections of Audio Production I/II, four sections of Engineering Robotics Technology, two sections of AP Computer Science, and two sections of computer Science.
SPRINGBOARD FOR HEROES:
Having someone who believes in you and who is there when you need them
We are proud to introduce you to our new faculty members for the 2014-2015 school year:
Digital Visual And Performing Arts
Sarah Crecelius: Grand Canyon University, Phoenix AZ, Masters of Education in Curriculum & Instruction. Millikin
University, Decatur, IL, Bachelor in Art Education with an Emphasis in Ceramics, Painting, and Drawing.
Teaching
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Experience: All levels of Ceramics, Contemporary Art Appreciation, Global Issues &
Art Perspectives at Pine Creek High School in Colorado Springs, CO for nine years.
English Department
Jascha Dolan: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, Bachelor of Arts in Literature with an Emphasis on Education; English Credential. Teaching Experience: English
I, English II, English II Honors at Oakleaf High School in Orange Park, FL. for two
years. AP Language & Composition, 10th grade College Prep & AP Honors English, 9
& 10 grade English at Valley Center High School in San Diego, CA for seven years.
Darcy O’Brien-Holt: Emory University, Atlanta GA, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary English. Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA, Bachelor of Arts in English
with a Minor in Political Science; English Credential. Teaching Experience: 12 th grade
English, 10th grade Honors English and AP English & Composition at Wakefield High School in Arlington, VA for four
years. 11th grade English, 10th grade English and 9th grade Honors English at Los Alamitos High School in Los Alamitos,
CA for four years.
Marissa Potts: Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, Master of Arts in Educational Administration. Walden University, Master of Science in Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment. Single Subject Teaching Credential in English. California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA, Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. Teaching Experience: 9 th
grade English, 10th grade English, 10th grade Honors English, 12th grade English at Prospect High School for seven years.
Math Department
Molly McNinch: University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics. Notre Dame de
Namur University, Belmont, CA, Single Subject Teaching Credential in Math. Teaching Experience: 6 th and 7th grade
math at Hillview Middle School for one year.
Science Department
Alyssa Lu: Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont, CA, Masters of Arts in Teaching, Science; Science Credential.
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, Bachelor of Science, Combined Science. Teaching Experience: Chemistry and
Integrated Science at Mills High School in Burlingame for one year. Science Specialist at Sandpiper/ Redwood Shores
Elementary School in Redwood Shores for one year.
Social Science Department
Jose Campos: San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA, Master of Arts in Education Administration. University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, Master of Arts in Education. University of California Santa Cruz, Santa
Cruz, CA, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology with minor in Education; Social Science Credential. Teaching Experience:
World History at City, Arts & Technology High School in San Francisco for four years.
Kelly Dolan: Doctorate in Polar Studies, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom; Social Science Credential. University of Oxford, United Kingdom, Masters of Science, Biodiversity Conservation & Management. University of California
Los Angeles, CA Bachelor of Arts, in Geography. Teaching Experience: Teaching Assistant, University of Cambridge
Gepgraphy Department, Cambridge, UK; Woodside High School for one year.
Kelsey Theriault: Stanford University, Stanford, CA, Master of Arts in Education; Single Subject Teaching Credential in
Social Science. Lafayette College, Easton, PA, Bachelor in Arts in History. Student Teaching Experience: Social Studies
at Sequoia High School in Redwood City for one year.
Special Education
Heidi Aiken: Notre Dame de Namur University, Masters of Arts in Special Education; San Francisco State University,
Bachelor of Arts in English; Clear CA State Mild-Moderate (K-12) Special Education Credential, Highly QualifiedMultiple Subjects.
Jayanthi Mehta: California State University Stanislaus, Turlock, CA, Master of Science in Genetic Counseling. Wright
State University, Dayton, OH, Master of Arts in Special Education. Banglaore University, Bangalore, India, Bachelor of
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Science in Child Development. Teaching Experience: Special Education Teacher at San Mateo High School for two
years. Resource Specialist at Borel Middle School for two years.
SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Being recognized for many different types of success, including hard work and being a good person
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Woodside High School has again made it into the prestigious list of the top 1500 High Schools in the country according to Newsweek Magazine, June 2014.
WHS was named a Qualigia Demonstration Site in 2014
LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY:
Making your own decisions and accepting responsibility for those choices
Plan on using the Infinite Campus parent portal throughout the year to stay current with your student’s performance and
attendance.
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Infinite campus (IC) pre-Arena Check-in. Please log in to IC to complete the mandatory online portion of
Arena Check-in. We are not accommodating any additional course changes at this point in time. Class schedules will not be available through IC, nor will they be mailed. Students will receive their 2014-15 class schedule
when they successfully complete Arena Check-in, which will be held in the new gym.
SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE:
Being excited to try new things, even when you are not sure if you will be good at them
High school is a time for exploration, so it's important to do just that. Join clubs, athletic teams, volunteer, and get involved in other school activities. How else will you know what you're good at or what you enjoy if you don't try new
things? Meet with your guidance counselor early in the year, and as often as necessary to learn about new opportunities,
and give them a try.
Your student’s assigned guidance counselor is listed on the official schedule received at Arena Check-in. Although you
are welcome to telephone, you may find it convenient to reach your student’s guidance counselor by email: The Guidance Office reopened on August 1, 2014.
Francisco Negri, Head Guidance Counselor, [email protected]
Elaine Dessus, [email protected]
Sharlett Downing, [email protected]
Vickie Green, [email protected]
Katrina Rubenstein, [email protected]
Sara Grace Vann, [email protected]
Bilingual Parent Coordinator
Maricela Lopez, [email protected]
CONFIDENCE TO TAKE ACTION:
Setting goals and taking the steps to reach them
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It is very important that you keep in contact with your student’s teachers. You may contact a teacher by email
or by leaving a voice mail message any time you have a concern or question about a course or your student’s
progress. It’s best to contact the teacher first before calling a guidance counselor or administrator. Use the Infinite Campus parent portal to stay current with your student’s performance and attendance.
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Students who need intervention classes will be enrolled in a 7-period day.
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All students should be putting in a minimum of one to two hours of quiet study every evening. Help your student organize a time and place for consistent study periods.
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Dando la Bienvenida a nuestros Nuevos Maestros, Nuevos Cursos, Nuevos
Cursos Avanzados e Información sobre Carreras en Educación Técnica
¡Bienvenidos Wildcats! Espero tener otro año escolar llenó de sus esfuerzos exitosos y productivos. Yo vine a WHS hace veinte años, cuando fui empleada para una posición como
maestra de ciencias. Esa posición se expandió y evolucionó con títulos como Directora de
Actividades de los Estudiantes, y Facilitadora del grupo Shared Decision-Making antes de ser
seleccionada para ser Sub Directora de Instrucción (IVP) hace seis años.
Sub Directora de
Instruccion
Diane Mazzei
Como Sub Directora IVP, mis responsabilidades primarias incluyen vigilar los programas académicos, el desarrollar y planificar el currículum, exámenes estandarizados, Departamento de Guía y Consejería, Desarrollo Profesional, los diferentes departamentos y servicios del Título I.
Continúa a fomentar el "8 Condiciones de éxito de los Estudiantes"
Cada estudiante quiere ser exitoso, y WHS se ha comprometido a ayudar a los estudiantes a identificar sus objetivos y apoyar
a los estudiantes a alcanzar sus objetivos.
PERTENENCIA:
Ser una parte importante de un grupo, pero entender que eres especial por lo que eres
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BIG READ: Todavía tienes tiempo de leer uno de los cuatro libros de este verano: The
Fault in Our Stars, In Cold Blood, The Outliers y Boarder Crossings. Requerimos que TODOS los estudiantes de WHS lean uno de los libros para ser parte del BIG READ que se
llevara a cabo el martes, 2 de septiembre, 2014.
Los esfuerzos combinados del departamento de orientación, encargados de cada departamento, los estudiantes y los padres, han dado como resultado un horario pensando en los estudiantes. Un 99,8 % de
todos los estudiantes WHS recibirán su primera elección de cursos electivos!
Woodside High School se destaca por ofrecer un programa preparatorio universitario compuesto por un riguroso y
completo, y programa basado en el currículo estandarizado.
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Este verano, Woodside empezó un nuevo curso de Matemáticas Acelerada de Pre-Calculo, un curso para
desarrollar más sus habilidades en trigonometría. Este curso es patrocinado por parte de la Fundación de
Woodside High School.
Nuevos cursos para el 2014-2015: Lo bello y divertido de la Computación (curso de Ciencia de Computación diseñado por UC Berkeley y ensenado por la maestra de WHS Connie Chen).
Estudio de Arte Avanzado ensenado por Julie Marten y Sarah Crecelius.
Aumentamos el número de clases Avanzadas (AS) y (AP) y reducimos el número de estudiantes en todas
las clases, incluyendo cursos avanzados.
Educación Técnica Profesional (CTE) son programas totalmente comprometidos a ayudar a los
estudiantes a prepararse para los estudios universitarios y carreras mediante programas que
integran conocimiento académico y técnico, como experiencia profesional. WHS CTE vías
incluyen: Artes Visuales y Actuación, Academia Verde y la Tecnología Empresaria, Ingeniería
y Tecnología Robótica, Profesiones de la Salud, y las Artes Culinarias
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Woodside será capaz de satisfacer la demanda de los estudiantes de CTE clases optativas, ofreciendo siete
secciones de la Fotografía Digital, cuatro secciones de Audio Producción I/II, cuatro secciones de Ingeniería Robótica Tecnología, dos secciones de AP Ciencias de la Computación, y dos secciones de Ciencias de
la Computación.
TABLERO DE HÉROES:
Tener a alguien que cree en ti y que está ahí cuando lo necesites
Nos sentimos orgullosos de presentarles nuestros nuevos miembros de la facultad para el año escolar 2014-2015:
Artes Digitales y Visuales
Sarah Crecelius: Universidad Grand Canyon, Phoenix AZ, Maestría de Educación de Currículo e Instrucción. Universidad
de Millikin, Decatur, IL, Licenciatura en Educación con énfasis en Cerámica, Pintura y Dibujo. Experiencia Docente: Todos
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los niveles de Cerámica, Apreciación de Arte Contemporáneo, Cuestiones Mundiales & Perspectivas
Artísticas en Pine Creek High School en Colorado Springs, CO por nueve año.
Departamento de Inglés
Jascha Dolan: Universidad Estatal de San Diego, San Diego CA, Licenciatura en Arte con énfasis en
Educación, Credencial en Educación. Experiencia Docente: Ingles I, Ingles II, Ingles II con Honores
en Oakleaf High School, en Orange Park, FL. Durante dos años. Lenguaje y Composición AP, Preparación Colegial y Ingles con Honores AP del 10mo grado, Ingles 9 & 10 grado en Valley Center High School, San Diego,
CA por siete años.
Darcy O’Brien-Holt: Universidad Emory, Atlanta GA, Maestría en Artes en Educación, Ingles Secundario. Colegio Westmont, Santa Barbara CA, Licenciatura de Arte en Ingles con Ciencia Política; Credencial de Ingles. Experiencia Decente:
Ingles del 12vo grado, Ingles con Honores del 10mo grado, Ingles AP y Composición en Wakefield High School en Arlington, VA por cuatro años, Ingles en el 11vo grado y Ingles con Honores del 9no grado en Los Alamitos High School en Alamitos CA por cuatro años.
Marissa Potts: Universidad de Santa Clara, Santa Clara CA, Maestría en Administración en Educación. Universidad Walden, Maestría en el Currículo de Ciencia, Instrucción y Evaluación. Licenciatura de Artes de Literatura de Ingles. Experiencia
Docente: Ingles en el 9no grado, Ingles en el 10mo grado, Ingles con Honores del 10mo grado, Ingles en el 12vo grado en
Prospect High School por siete años.
Departamento de Matemáticas
Molly McNinch Universidad de California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz CA. Licenciatura en Matemáticas Universidad Notre
Dame de Namur, Belmont CA. Credencial de Educación en Matemáticas. Experiencia Docente: matemáticas en el 6mo y
7mo en Hillview Middle School por un año.
Departamento de Ciencia
Alyssa Lu: Universidad Notre Dame de Namur, Belmont CA, Maestría en Educación, Ciencia; Credencial en Ciencia. Universidad de Santa Clara, Santa Clara CA, Licenciatura en Ciencia y Ciencia Combinadas. Experiencia Docente: Química y
Ciencia Integrada en Mills High School en Burlingame por un ano. Especialista de Ciencia en Sandpiper/Redwood Shores
Elementary School en Redwood Shores por un año.
Departamento de Ciencias Sociales
Jose Campos: Universidad Estatal de San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, Maestría en Administración de Educación. Universidad de California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, Licenciatura en Psicología con menores en la educación; Credencial Ciencias
Sociales. Experiencia Docente: Historia, en City, Arts & Technology High School en San Francisco por cuatro años.
Kelly Dolan: Doctorado en Estudios Polares, en la Universidad de Cambridge, en el Reino Unido; credencial de Ciencias
Sociales. Universidad de Oxford, Reino Unido, Maestría de Ciencia, Conservación de la Biodiversidad y su Dirección. Universidad de California, Los Angeles, CA de Licenciatura de Geografía. Experiencia Docente: Profesor Asistente, de la Universidad de Cambridge Departamento de Geografía, Cambridge, Reino Unido; Woodside High School durante un año.
Kelsey Theriault: Universidad de Stanford, Stanford, CA, Maestría en Educación; Credencial Docente en solo un sujeto, Ciencias Sociales. Lafayette College, Easton, PA, Licenciatura en Historia. Experiencia Docente Estudiante: Estudios Sociales en Sequoia High School en Redwood City durante un año.
Educación Especial
Heidi Aiken: Universidad Notre Dame de Namur, Maestría en Educación Especial; Universidad Estatal de San Francisco,
Licenciatura en Inglés; Clear CA Estado Medio-Moderado (K-12) Credencial en Educación Especial, Altamente Calificada en
Temas Múltiples.
Jayanthi Mehta: Universidad del Estado de California Estanislao, Turlock, CA, Maestría de Ciencia en Asesoramiento
Genético. Universidad Estatal Wright, Dayton, OH. Maestría en Educación Especial. Universidad Banglaore, Bangalore India, Licenciatura en Ciencias en el Desarrollo Infantil. Experiencia Docente: Profesor de Educación Especial en San Mateo
High School por dos años. Especialista en Recursos de Borel Middle School por dos años.
SENTIDO DE LOGRO:
Ser reconocido por diferentes tipos de éxito, como trabajo duro y por ser una buena persona
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Woodside High School ha vuelto a estar en la prestigiosa lista de las 1500 mejores escuelas preparatorias en el
país según Newsweek Magazine, junio del 2014.
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WHS ha sido nombrada un Sitio de Demostración del Programa Qualigia
LIDERAZGO Y RESPONSABILIDAD:
Tomar tus propias decisiones y asumir la responsabilidad de esas opciones
Planea utilizar el portal para padres de Infinite Campus durante todo el año para mantenerse al día con los detalles de su estudiante y sus asistencias.
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Infinite campus (IC) Antes de Arena Check-in. Por favor inicie su sesión en IC para completar por internet la
parte mandataria de Arena Check-in. En este momento no vamos a hacer cambios adicionales a los cursos. Los horarios de clase no estarán disponibles por IC, ni tampoco serán enviados por correo electrónico. Los estudiantes recibirán su horario de clases de 2014-2015 cuando haya completado correctamente Arena Check-in, que se llevara a
cabo en el nuevo gimnasio.
ESPÍRITU DE AVENTURA:
Estar muy entusiasmados de tratar cosas nuevas, incluso cuando no estás seguro si serás bueno para ellos
La preparatoria es un tiempo de exploración; por lo tanto es importante hacer precisamente eso. Únete a clubs, equipos deportivos, se voluntario, y participar en otras actividades escolares. ¿Cómo podrás saber a qué eres bueno o que te gusta, si no
intentar cosas nuevas? Reúnete con tu consejero de orientación a principios de año, y con la frecuencia que sea necesaria para
aprender sobre las nuevas oportunidades, y para tratar alguna.
El nombre del consejero de su hijo/a estará incluido en el horario oficial que recibirán en el Arena Check-in. Aunque pueden
llamar por teléfono, puede ser más conveniente mandar un correo electrónico al consejero de su hijo/a: La Oficina de Orientación abrirá el 1 de agosto de 2014.
Francisco Negri, Consejero de cabecera, [email protected]
Elaine Dessus, [email protected]
Sharlett Downing, [email protected]
Vickie Green, [email protected]
Katrina Rubenstein, [email protected]
Sara Grace Vann, [email protected]
Coordinadora para Padres Bilingües
Maricela Lopez, [email protected]
CONFIANZA PARA TOMAR ACCIÓN:
Poniendo metas y tomando los pasos para alcanzarlas
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Es muy importante que usted se mantenga en contacto con los maestros de su hijo/a. Usted puede contactar a los
maestros por correo electrónico o dejando un mensaje por teléfono cada vez que tenga algún problema o duda acerca
de alguna clase, o el progreso de su hijo/a. Lo mejor es contactar al maestro antes de llamar a su consejero o administrador. Utilice Infinit Campus para mantenerse al corriente de las calificaciones de su hijo/a y sus asistencias.

Estudiantes que necesitan clases de intervención, tendrán que tener 7 clases al día.

Todos los estudiantes deben estudiar en un lugar tranquilo un mínimo de una a dos horas cada noche. Ayude a su
hijo/a a organizar un lugar y un tiempo específico para estudiar consistentemente.
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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Dia Colegia y la Federación de
Becas de California
College Day and California
Scholarship Federation
Important Upcoming Events for the 20142015 School Year from the Guidance Office
Greetings
The Guidance Department is excited to
start the 2014-2015 school year. We are
dedicated to assist and support our families’ transition into a new year and for
some a new school. We are constantly
exploring new ways of delivering information to our students and parents. We look
forward to the opportunity to meet and
continuing to work with our Woodside
Community. Please don’t hesitate to visit
the guidance office for any assistance.
From the
Guidance Office
(40097)
Francisco Negri
[email protected] (x40090)
Elaine Dessus
[email protected]
(x40092)
Sharlett Downing
[email protected]
(x40093
Vickie Green
Sara Grace Vann
Importantes Eventos que vienen para el
Año Escolar 2014-2015 del Departamento
de Guía
Saludos
El departamento de guía esta entusiasmado
por empezar el año escolar 2014-2015. Nos
dedicamos a asistir y apoyar a nuestras familias en su transición a un nuevo año escolar y para algunos, una nueva escuela.
Constantemente estamos tratando de encontrar nuevas maneras de que nuestros estudiantes y sus padres reciban información.
Esperamos la oportunidad de conocer y
seguir trabajando con nuestra comunidad de
Woodside. Por favor no duden en venir a
visitarnos a la oficina de guía para cualquier asistencia que necesiten.
Katrina Rubenstein
Arena Check-In
Arena Check-In
[email protected]
th
Arena check-in will be August 16 for (x40094)
Arena check-in será el 16 de Agosto para
incoming freshman and the August 18thfor
todos los Freshman; y el 18 de Agosto para
10th -12th grades. Notices for arena checklos grados 10mo-12vo. Notificaciones sobre Arena
in have been mailed out to every family. The arena
Check-In han sido enviadas a cada familia. La página
check-in website has been opened for parents to log in
web de Aren Check-In está abierta para que los padres
puedan visitarla y empezar el proceso ahora. Por favor
and start the process now. Please visit the website for
visiten la página en la internet para más información y
more information and make your pre-school days easpara hacer los días antes de la escuela más fáciles. Nos
ier. See you there!
vemos ahí!
College Day at Woodside
Dia Colegial en Woodside
Woodside will host a ColWoodside tendrá un Día Colege Day for all students on
legial para todos los estudianth
Wednesday, October 15 .
tes, el miércoles, 15 de octuMore information regarding
bre. Más información acerca
this exciting day will be
de este día emocionante será
available soon.
disponible pronto
California Scholarship Federation
CSF is a state-wide organization that honors high standards of scholarship and citizenship for high school
students. Eligible 10th-12th graders will have the opportunity to apply for CSF membership this fall based on
their last spring semester grades. Watch for announcements this month.
We are looking forward to another fantastic school year
with our wonderful students, parents and staff! Thanks
to all volunteers who help with our Arena check-in. It is
successful because of YOU!!
Federación de Becas de California (CSF)
CSF es una organización estatal que honra altos estándares estudiantiles y de ciudadanía de los estudiantes
de la preparatoria. Estudiantes del 10mo al 12vo grado
que son elegibles tendrán la oportunidad de aplicar para
una membrecía del CSF este otoño, basado en sus calificaciones en la primavera pasada. Estén al tanto este
mes, para más información.
Esperamos otro año escolar fantástico con nuestros
fantásticos estudiantes, padres y personal. Gracias a
todos los voluntarios que ayudaron durante Arena
Check-In. Es todo un éxito gracia a ustedes!
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It’s Never Too Soon to Start Planning Ahead
Important News from the College and Career Center
This Woodside school year is all about dreaming big (but
staying sensible). Some students dream of being admitted to a very selective university, some dream about being
the first in their family to go to college, some dream of developing their artistic talents in big cultural centers like San
Francisco or New York, some dream of learning specific
skills necessary for their careers, and some dream of playing their sport with a new team in a new place. No matter
what you’re hoping for in the future, the best way to turn
dreams into reality is to work very, very hard. The College
and Career Center is here to support all of your efforts. It is
packed with resources to help transform your goals into
your achievements, and it’s an especially good place to find
information about:
SENIORS
If you are planning to apply to four-year colleges, the next
few months are very important. There is a bit of time to
finish up your research,
finalize the list of schools
where you’ll apply, and
From the
begin the actual applicaCollege & Career
tions. (Common App and
UC applications are avail- Center, Room D9

four-year colleges

community colleges

art and culinary academies

vocational schools

Naviance

SAT and ACT tests

NCAA requirements

financial aid

the military

careers
able now. CSU applications Zorina Matavuli
are open online October 1.) [email protected]
There is help for all of the
(49706)
above. If you are applying
to fouryear colleges, you will have a scheduled,
required meeting with the College Advisor in September. You can also make an
individual appointment or just pop by
the C&C Center with questions anytime. Additionally, on Wednesday, September 17 there is a March Into College
workshop for seniors and their parents;
all application questions will be answered then. On the 17th (and throughout the semester), the following ideas will be repeated a
lot. Applications are not commitments. They are opportunities. If you think a four-college might be the best place
for you, and you’ve done serious research to make sure that
the schools are a good fit, don’t hesitate. Apply. Then in
April, you will have options as you decide what your path
will be after graduation. It’s always good to have choices.

work permits
Looking forward to a great year!
Woodside Parent Education: Fall Sneak Preview
Mark your calendars now! We have an outstanding lineup of Woodside Parent Education Series events planned
for the fall semester of 2014-15.
The season opens with a presentation on helping your
teens make a successful transition to high school. Come
hear from a panel of experts including Principal Diane
Burbank, adolescent development and mental health professionals.
In the second fall event, the Woodside
Parent Ed Series will offer a discussion
on parents’ role in student athletics with
national non-profit Positive Coaching
Alliance (PCA). PCA works with high
school athletes, schools, and parents to
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provide all youth and
student athletes with a
positive,
characterbuilding
coaching
experience.
Learn
how you can become
a more informed parent and help support
our student athletes.
Admission is free,
and parents and students are welcome at
both events!
By Charlene Margot
Program Director
Woodside Parent
Education Series
Nunca es Muy Temprano para Empesar a Planear para el Futuro
Importantes Noticias del Centro de College and Career
Este año escolar en Woodside será para soñar en grande
(pero ser sensibles). Algunos estudiantes sueñan en
poder ser admitidos a una universidad muy selectiva,
otros sueñan ser el primero en su familia de ir a la universidad, otros sueñan desarrollar sus talentos artísticos en
grandes centros culturales como San Francisco o Nueva
York, algunos sueñan aprender habilidades específicas
necesarias para sus carreras, y para algunos su sueño es
jugar su deporte con un nuevo equipo en un nuevo lugar.
No importa lo que esperes en el futuro, la mejor manera
de hacer tus sueños realidad es trabajar muy, muy duro.
El College and Career Center está aquí
para apoyar todos sus esfuerzos. Está
lleno de recursos para ayudar a transformar sus objetivos en sus logros, y es un
lugar especialmente bueno para encontrar información sobre:
SENIORS

Universidades de cuatro años

Colegios universitarios

Arte y academias culinarias

Escuelas vocacionales

Naviance

Pruebas SAT y ACT

Requisitos NCAA

Ayuda financiera

Militar

Carreras
Del Centro College
Si están planeando aplicar
a universidades de cuatro and Carrere, Salón
años, los próximos meses
D9
son muy importantes.
Zorina Matavulj
Este es el momento de [email protected]
terminar sus investigacio- (49706)
nes, finalizar la lista de
las escuelas en las que aplicaran, y comenzar las aplicaciones reales. (Common App ya está disponible. Aplicaciones para UC/CSU que están abiertas en la internet desde el 1ro de octubre.) Hay ayuda para
todo lo mencionado. Si estarás aplicando a un colegio de cuatro años, tendrás
un horario, juntas requeridas con tu consejero colegial, en septiembre. También
puedes hacer una cita individual o simplemente llegar en cualquier momento
al centro C&C con tus preguntas. También, el miércoles, 17 de septiembre,
hay un taller Marcha a la Universidad
para seniors y sus padres, todas las preguntas sobre las
aplicaciones serán respondidas. El 17 (y en todo el semestre), las siguientes ideas se repetirán mucho. Las aplicaciones no son compromisos. Son oportunidades. Si
piensas que una universidad de cuatro años podría ser el
mejor lugar para ti, y has hecho serias investigaciones
para asegurarte que las escuelas son una buena idea, no lo
dudes, Aplica! Después, en el mes de abril, tendrán opciones antes de tomar una decisión sobre qué camino tomar después de la graduación. Siempre es bueno tener
opciones.

Permisos de trabajo
¡Esperando tener un gran año!
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Thursday, September 11, 2014
“Introduction to Writing the Personal Statement for College Applications,” Beth Harrison, Peninsula Young
Writers
“Help Your Teen Make a Successful High School Transition,” panel discussion with Principal Diane Burbank and
mental health/development professionals from Adolescent
Counseling Services (ACS)
7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Woodside MUR
Thursday, November 13, 2014
“Building a Positive Experience for Student Athletes”
with national non-profit Positive Coaching Alliance
(PCA)
7:00 – 8:30 p.m., Woodside MUR
7:00 – 8:30 p.m., Woodside MUR
Thursday, April 2, 2015
7:00 – 8:30 p.m., TBD (MUR or PAC)
Woodside Parent Education Series events are sponsored
by the Woodside PTA and the Sequoia Healthcare District. For more information, please contact Charlene
Margot, Woodside Parent Education Series, Program Director, at [email protected] or (650) 868-0590.
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Get Involved! Woodside Parent Organizations
PTSA
Woodside High
School Foundation
Athletic Boosters
Organization (ABO)
The WHSF is a dedicated to insuring that all students at Woodside
High School have the resources to
achieve their maximum potential.
ABO supports all athletic programs
at Woodside. We are committed to
creating an outstanding sports experience for students. We believe
that athletics prepares students for
our competitive multicultural society, promotes school spirit, and
contributes to the positive environment at Woodside.
Annual Campaign Envelope Stuffing: October 1, 2014, 6pm at the
Portola Valley Town Center
Fall Crab Feed
What We Do
Create a partnership of all of us;
parents, staff, and students working together as a team. Our intention is to support our school,
encourage parent involvement,
support teachers, and organize
family and school events
Key Fundraisers
Membership
Escrip
Spring Auction: Saturday, April 11,
2015 at the Palo Alto Hills Country
Club
ABO Fashion Show
Golf Tournament
Membership
Spiritwear
Sponsorships, Signage and Program Advertising at sporting
events and venues
Key Events/Activities
Back to School Night -- Sept. 3
Seasons of Sharing -- Nov./Dec.
Staff Appreciation Week -- Spring
WHS Activities Calendar
Weekly PTSA email newsletter
Annual Campaign Envelope Stuffing: October 1, 2014, 6pm at the
Woodside Church
Spring Auction: Saturday, April 11,
2015 at the Palo Alto Hills Country
Club
Monthly Communicat newsletter
Crab Feed, 1/17/15
ABO Fashion Show, 4/4/15
Golf Tourney, 5/16/15
Sports Awards Nights: 12/3/14,
3/5/15, 5/20/15
Bowling Night
Other parent education events
How You Can Help
Be a member of our Board
Become a PTSA member
Volunteer for PTSA activities, like
Seasons of Sharing
Volunteers to help with all three
events. For more information,
contact us!
Join our board
Help organize events
Sponsor ads in our programs
Serve as team parent
Take pictures of Woodside’s sports
Contact Info
President Charmaine McCrystal
[email protected]
www.woodsidehs.org/ptsa
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President Amber Ramies
[email protected]
367-9750, ext. 49707
President Gary Wang
president@
woodsideathletics.org
www.whsfoundation.org
www. woodsideathletics.org
Help make your student’s time at Woodside more memorable and rewarding
Drama Boosters
Music Boosters
Class Parent Groups
(2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
What We Do
The WHS Drama Boosters supports and
promotes all aspects of the performing
arts program at Woodside High School
including Show Choir, stagecraft and
production management.
Involved in strengthening and supporting the Music Department and
students at Woodside, including the
Wildcat Marching Band, Jazz Band,
and String Orchestra We raise funds
to send our music groups to parades,
competitions and events. Our students also perform at community and
school events.
Each class has parent group that,
over the course of four years, holds
numerous fundraisers to raise
money for a Safe and Sober Graduation Night Party after its graduation.
Music Dept. Dinner Concert with
performances by all the Woodside
musical groups-- Feb. 27, 2015
2015—Harvest Festival—11/8
2016 -- Concession sales at all the
home Football and Basketball
games , Graduation flowers
All Classes, Clubs—Rummage Sale,
3/21/15
Other various fundraisers by each
Class Parent Group
Music Dept. Dinner Concert -- Feb. 27
Various other performance and parades
in the local communities.
2015—Harvest Festival—11/8
2016 -- Concession sales at all the
home Football and Basketball games
2017 -- Graduation concessions
Other various fundraisers by each
Class Parent Group
Be involved
Attend monthly meetings
Attend monthly meetings
Participate in fundraisers
Volunteer at events
Group Web site:
whsmusicboosters.shutterfly.com
President: Nancy Riewerts
[email protected], or 650-3653228
Vice President: Eric Nodine
[email protected]
Bill Tolles, Music Director: 367-9750
x49705 or [email protected]
2015 -- Bunny Weiss—
[email protected]
2016 — Erin Stockford
[email protected]
2017 — Laura Hovden—
Key Fundraisers
Woodside’s Got Talent -Performance Date.: 10/16
Evening of Theatre Performance Dates: 11/21 & 11/22
Spring Musical Performance Dates: 3/13-15, 3/20-21
Drama Student Production Performance Date: 5/19
Key Events/Activities
Woodside’s Got Talent -Performance Date.: 10/16
Evening of Theatre Performance Dates: 11/21 & 11/22
Spring Musical Performance Dates: 3/13-15, 3/20-21
Drama Student Production Performance Date: 5/19
How You Can Help
Join Drama Boosters and attend
meetings.
Help with drama productions.
Help with concessions.
Advertise your business in the Spring
Musical Program.
Attend and promote the events in the
greater community.
Contact Info
Group Website:
www.whsdramaboosters.com
Jim Larkin
[email protected]
[email protected]
2018—TBA
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News From The PTSA
Mentor Opportunities
Welcome back Wildcats! In this first edition of the 2014-15
Communicat, you will find a great deal of useful information
so take a few minutes to look through and find out what will
be going on as we kick off the year.
Want to make a difference in a
teenagers life? Had a mentor
that impacted you? Know someone else who could help?
The PTSA supports parents, teachers and students mostly
through supporting events and programming at Woodside.
Believe it or not you are still wanted and needed as a volunteer even though your student is in high school. The Communicat, the Woodside website, and other school communications are great resources for finding areas that might interest you or your family. If there is something that interests
you, by all means jump in!
The academy programs at
Woodside High School could
use your help. The Academy is
a small learning community
made up of dedicated teachers
working collaboratively. There
are two academies at WHS, the
Business Technology Academy
and the Green Academy. During their Junior year, students
may request a Community Mentor that works with them on
both academic & career goals. There are many students and
their career interests are widespread, ranging from fashion
and nursing to engineering and information technology.
The PTSA generally meets once a month on the first Tuesday in the MUR. Meetings begin at 7:00 pm and we work
hard to wrap them up by 8:30 pm. We will be working to
update our PTSA information TAB on the Woodside High
School website which can be found under Parents/
Community. In the meantime if you would like to find out
more or get involved, please feel free to email me directly [email protected] . We will be kicking off our 2014-15
membership campaign during Arena Check-In where you
will also have a chance to meet many of our PTSA volunteers in person. Finally, the PTSA relies solely on eScrip
and direct donations to fund our programming. When you
join, please consider making an extra donation if you can
toward our General Fund which supports
Student Scholarships, Parent Education,
and Seasons of Sharing.
Have a wonderful year!
Charmaine McCrystal, PTSA President
Wednesday, Oct. 1
Music Booster Meeting
7 pm, Band Room
Thursday, Oct. 2
ELAC Meeting
6:30 pm, Library
and
ABO Fashion Show Meeting
7 pm, Wildcat Room
Thursday, Oct. 9
WHSF Auction Meeting
7 pm, Wildcat Room
Saturday, Oct. 11
SAT Reasoning & Subject
Tests
Monday, Oct. 13
SSC/SDMC
Tuesday, Oct. 14
WHS Foundation Meeting
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Wednesday, Oct. 15
College Day
and
Athletic Booster Organization
(ABO) Meeting
Thursday, Oct. 16
Talent Show
7 pm, PAC
Friday, Oct. 17
End of Q1
Saturday, Oct. 18
WHS Band Parade at Santa
Cruz
Oct. 20-25
Homecoming Week
Tuesday, Oct. 21
Senior Parent Mtg.
7 pm
and
I'm hoping that you, or someone that you know, might be
able to participate in this program as a mentor. The commitment is approximately 2 hours per month, with most interactions via email and 3 face-to-face meetings over the course
of the school year. The first meeting is scheduled for November. If you or a colleague have any questions, please
contact Faith Velschow, our mentor coordinator, via email at
[email protected] or via phone at 650-464-1162.
Thanks for considering this.
Regards,
Faith,
Mentor Coordinator for the Business & Green Academies
Junior Parent Mtg.
7 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 22
Drama Boosters Meeting
7 pm, Wildcat Room
Thursday, Oct. 23
Title 1 Parent Meeting
6:30 pm -7 pm, Dinner; 7 pm8 pm, Meeting, MUR
Saturday, Oct. 25
ACT Test
and
Homecoming Dance
Monday, Oct. 27
SSC/SDMC
Tuesday, Oct. 28
Freshman Parent Mtg.
7 pm
and
Sophomore Parent Mtg.
7 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 29
College Information Night for
Freshmen, Soph & Parents
7 pm
Friday, Oct. 31
WHS Band Parade at Selby
Lane
4 pm
Tuesday, Nov. 4
Winter sports practices begin
and
PTSA Meeting,
7 pm, MUR Conference
Room
Wednesday, Nov. 5
7th/8th Grade Orientation
PAC
and
Music Boosters Meeting
7 pm, Band Room
Game On for the 2014-15 Woodside Foundation Annual
Campaign!
The Woodside Foundation is a parent-run organization dedicated to providing important educational opportunities
for all Woodside students. We’re kicking off our annual campaign drive with a goal to raise $350,000 to provide
our kids with:
 Small class sizes in core subjects;
 Expanded world languages: four years of Mandarin, along with Spanish, French, and Latin;
 Increased Advanced Placement class offerings;
 Summer math classes for students wanting to accelerate;
 Upgraded classroom equipment and new educational technology;
 Exciting classroom projects by providing grants to teachers.
A suggested minimum donation of $500 per student is critical in helping to ensure these high-quality programs
are available on our campus. For more information or to donate online visit www.whsfoundation.org or mail a
check to Woodside High School Foundation at Woodside High School, 199 Churchill Ave., Woodside, CA 94062
-9809.
Check your mailbox for our annual report to learn more about the programs that we are providing for our kids.
Give to the Woodside Foundation Annual Campaign
and BRING IT ON for our kids!
Key Dates in 2014-15 for Woodside High School
Aug. 16
Freshman Arena Check-in
Jan. 19
MLK Jr. holiday
Aug. 18
Arena Check-in
Feb. 13-16
President’s Day holiday
Aug. 19
First day of school
Mar. 30
Cesar Chavez Day observed
Sept. 21
Labor Day holiday
Apr. 20-24
Spring break
Nov. 11
Veteran’s Day holiday
May 25
Memorial Day holiday
Nov. 26-28
Thanksgiving holiday
June 6
Graduation
Dec. 22-Jan. 5
Winter break
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Got Robots?
Is your student interested in building things?
Team 100 and
Team 4800
Robotics
Check out the Robotics Clubs at Woodside – Team 100 (larger, 120 pound robots),
Team 4800 (smaller, table-top robots). Both teams enter competitions sponsored by
FIRST Robotics (usfirst.org). Through participation, students discover the value of education and careers in science, technology, and math.
Robotics isn’t just about robots and engineering. It is much like a startup company – people with many different
types of skills are needed. Your student can get a head start on their 21st century careers while still in high schoollearning the technical and people skills that will be in high demand in the coming decades.

Computer savvy? We have CAD, programming, website and animation.

Interested in electronics and wiring? – Robots don’t work without their brains attached.

Social Media whiz? – There’s web and graphics design, blogs to update, Facebook and Twitter updates to
keep our robotics fans informed.

Future CEO? – Keep our robot budget on track and attract sponsors, all the while developing business and
marketing skills.

Photography or Filmmaking in your future? – Document the intensive build season culminating in competitions that rival the best competitive sporting events.

High tech Manufacturing Dreams? - Learn to operate all the equipment in the Woodside Engineering class
shop including the mill, lathe, drill press and welding.
Some added benefits to being part of the robotics teams:

Work one-on-one with industry mentors.

Many college scholarships are available for students on FIRST teams.
Team 100 builds big robots with a corresponding big team, including students
from Woodside, Carlmont, and Sequoia High School. Team 100 meets weekly at
Woodside High School in room H-8 on Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Work sessions are held after school and on weekends at WHS, room G-2. See team100.org.
Team 4800 enters the FIRST Tech Challenge and provides a hands-on experience
that is ideal for those new to robotics. Work sessions are held after school in room
G-2.
Parents – are you intrigued, too? The team relies on the support of volunteer mentors to help prepare the next generation of technology-savvy students.
All are welcome to join. Check us out and talk to our members. For more information, contact the Woodside faculty advisors, Arlene Kolber, [email protected] David Shannon, [email protected].
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Sports Season is Starting
Athletic Kick Off Event
All Sports-August 13th
5-7pm-PA
Meet the coaches from all sports along with a presentation from the Positive Coaching Alliance.
Fall sports begin on August 15th! Eligibility packets, along with the physical form, must be submitted in advance
to begin practice on the 15th.
Athletic Boosters
The Woodside Athletic Boosters Organization (ABO)
welcomes our student-athletes, staff and parents back to
school! The ABO’s mission is to support and improve all
athletic programs at Woodside High School by working
with the administration, parents, guardians, coaches and
the local community so our students can have an outstanding and positive sports experience. We hope to see
you and your student at a sporting event soon.
ABO Memberships have funded the following to support Woodside Athletic Programs
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
Baseball Equipment

Press Box Equipment & Sound System

Weight Room Flooring

Dance Camp

Air Matt for High Jump, Hurdles

Pitcher Machine for Softball

Bags for Football

Swim Sound/Timing System

Uniforms for Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Volleyball, Football, track & Lacrosse
Also, each year the ABO awards two college scholarships
to a male and female Woodside student athletes who best
represent Woodside through leadership, sportsmanship
participation, and athletic and academic excellence.

Sideline Coats for Soccer and Teams Warmups for Cross Country
2013—2014 Megan Pockalny and Justin Mendes received the Scholarships for Student Athletics

Lacrosse Helmets, Nets and help with Uniforms

Tournament Entry Fees for various sports

Coaches Training and Certifications for various sports

Cheer & Lacrosse Coaches Stipends

Hi-Pod End-zone Camera for Football Games
Attend our ABO Meetings

Volleyball Nets
Third Wednesday of the month

Tennis Bleachers, Tables and Announcement
Board
Join the team

Golf, Basketball & Football Bags

Varsity & JV Letters

Sponsor Awards Nights
ABO Events
Woodside’s ABO organizes several events and fundraisers
throughout the year
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
Fashion Show
Sports Awards Nights
Golf Tournament
Crab Feed
Bowling Night
There are several ways that parents can help the ABO acaccomplish its mission.



Go to www.woodsideathletics.org. to become a
ABO member
Sign-up online with your credit card
Become a Board Member
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Drama
Boosters
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Music Boosters News and Dates
Music
Welcome Back! And Welcome to Woodside HS's newest students, the Class of 2018.
Boosters
Our Music Director and Music Boosters have been busy this Summer preparing for a busy
school year. From getting uniforms cleaned, ordering new and exciting music, getting
instruments repaired, to setting up a Shutterfly group for better communication with our parents and
community with announcements and pictures. All of our performing music groups are primed to do
great things this year. We will be having our annual Dinner Concert in February with a circus theme
and there will be a Spring Tour in April. The year starts off with a 3-day Band Camp from August
11th thru 13th. This is followed by a Music Department picnic on Friday the 15th at Red Morton Park.
Please check out the Music Boosters page on the WHS website under Parent/Community for the tentative schedule and other important information. Our Booster President, Nancy Riewerts, can also be
contacted at [email protected].
COME FOLLOW THE BAND… ORCHESTRA… AND JAZZ
ENSEMBLE AS WE START THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR!
The WHS Music Boosters are a group of parents dedicated to supporting the Music Dept.
and the students.
Band members will have completed Band Camp the week before school starts. And ending
the week with a BBQ/ Picnic on Friday August 15th.
The music groups will be performing at, Back to School Night and the marching band will
play at all our home football games. GO WILDCATS!!
All of the WHS music students will be involved in many different events. Our music department is one of the most
audible and visible groups supporting WHS and the community this coming school year. Some of the upcoming
events: 4th Annual Redwood City “Port-Fest.; Redwood City Hometown Holidays shows and parade, . These are
just a few of their performances.
And make sure to mark the date of our Annual Dinner Concert fund raiser on your calendar, It will be on Friday
February 27th, 2015. This is an event not to miss.
Mr. Bill Tolles our WHS Music Director is very dedicated to our music students and is looking forward to the music
students sharing the experience and togetherness of making and performing music as well as presenting their talent!
MANDATORY PARENT MEETING, More information will follow.
Mr. Tolles is inviting all parents of music students to attend this meeting as he will be covering important information regarding his expectations of the students, policies, schedules and plans for the year. Please mark your calendars
now for this very important meeting. This will also be the time for parents to sign up to help out at our events
throughout the year. The Music Boosters will provide refreshments. We look forward to meeting you!
The Music Boosters meet the first Wednesday of each month, at 7:00 p.m., in the Music Room. Our goal is to support the Music Director and students. We encourage parents to attend these meetings to keep up on current events
and to bring your ideas and suggestions for the events/fundraisers during the year. We are respectful of parent’s busy
schedules and offer a wide variety of areas to volunteer help.
Any student interested in music and not currently enrolled, please contact Mr. Tolles at @ 367-9750 x4862 or
[email protected].
Any questions regarding the Music Boosters, please contact our Music Booster President, Nancy Riewerts at 650-281
-6072 or [email protected]
HERE’S TO A SUCCESSFUL, FUN and FULFILLING YEAR!!
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Parent Group Class of 2015 (Seniors)
It’s hard to believe, but we are parents of SENIORS! This is going to be a super busy year for us,
culminating with the 2015 Safe & Sober Grad Night! Please look in the weekly PTSA Bulletin and
at your emails for information on the following social/fundraising events:
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4th Annual Dinner & Concert by Emerald Lake featuring Beatles music: Friday, August 22
at 7pm
WHS Harvest Festival: Saturday, November 8, 10am – 3pm
Bingo Night: TBD
Parking Lot Rummage Sale: Saturday, March 21, 8am – 2pm
All of these events are open to friends and family, so bring them along and share the fun. The Class of 2015 Parent Group Executive Committee will also be planning our last Parent Social – more information will follow.
Thanks in advance for your participation and donations. Let’s make our students’ Grad Night an evening to remember! For questions or ideas, contact us at [email protected].
Bunny Weiss
From The Parent group Class of 2016 (Juniors)
I hope you all have enjoyed your summer so far! I can't believe it's coming to an end so soon!
If you reading this and have not been receiving emails from me via our 2016 Parent Group, or if you are new to WHS
as in in-coming junior, please send me an e-mail so I can include you! Send to:[email protected]
Our Parent Group has been working for two years on fund raising for our students’
SAFE & SOBER GRAD EVENT! We’ve come along way but still have a way to go!
ARENA CHECK-IN this year for Juniors is on Monday, August 18th. PLEASE remember when you're writing a
zillion checks out that day for year books, ABO, boosters, Spirit Wear, etc, please included a check made out to
WHS PTSA - PARENT GROUP 2016! There are still several families that have NOT donated to our direct donation
campaign and we need you! We recommend a one time donation of $100, although we greatly appreciate repeat
donations to help us achieve our goals!
Did you know? This year our JUNIOR CLASS is responsible for organizing and selling concessions at the Football
and Basketball games? You will be getting requests throughout the year to donate product and/or to volunteer your
time to sell concessions. Please help us out be replying to these requests promptly! We need everyone to support this
task and another big thank you to Cathy Krampert for taking on the task of leading this effort!
We also want to get word out that we are looking for a parent to be the adult liaison with the Junior class officers for
homecoming. Homecoming will be here before you know it and we need a parent with a large Flatbed trailer and
a place where the students can store and decorate their homecoming float. Please send me a note if you can help
out with this task.
Please watch the emails for our Parent Group Socials and Meetings!
Erin Stockford
Parent Group - 2016 President
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Seasons of Sharing
Want to help bring holiday joy to a Woodside High School family? We have a
fun, rewarding program that could use your help.
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We need committee members to help organize the event. Some subcommittees you could join or lead are:
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We will need many volunteer shoppers , wrappers, and deliverers
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Communications (Communicat, PTSA, local newspapers)
Coordinator of Shoppers and Deliverers (many emails in October and November)
Collect Needy Family Information (Phone calls in October and November)
Bulk Shopping (Costco, Target runs in November-December)
Wrap Day Coordinator (Friday, Dec 5 afternoon and email coordination in November)
Donation Coordinator (November)
Large Donation Solicitation (October, November)
Shoppers: we give you a family with ages, sizes, and gift suggestions. We like to have at least one gift
for each family member. This can be done any time before December 5 th.
Wrappers: Come for a fun, hectic day of wrapping and gift assembly – December 5th, Friday afternoon
Finally, we need drivers to deliver the gifts to the families over the weekend of Dec 6 th-7th
Make a tax-deductible donation (make checks payable to WHS PTSA Seasons of Sharing)
Contact current co-chairs for more information.
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Anne Kopf-Sill ([email protected] 650-851-4502)
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Carolyn Healy ([email protected] 650-364-3337)
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Mary Livingston Swietek ([email protected]>)
2. “Register credit/debit cards” (this
is your option, not mandatory, but
UPDATE your eScrip Account to
will help us raise many more dollars)
include Woodside High School
Proven Fundraising- 3. “Register grocery/community
PTSA:
cards” (the two that are local for us
Group Name: Woodside High
Simple & Free
are Safeway and Mollie Stone)
School PTSA
NOT YET ENROLLED?? Please
Group ID: 137612196
go to www.escrip.com and follow the simple steps to set
You can support up to 3 groups at one time!
up your account and add Woodside High School PTSA as
group you support. Every time you use your grocery card
HERE’S HOW to UPDATE your eScrip Account to
or a credit/debit card at participating merchants you will
include Woodside High School PTSAearn money for our school!
 Go to the www.escrip.com there will be a blue tab
Thank you!
bar
 Click the “my eScrip” tab
Charmaine McCrystal
 There will be a login screen that should auto load
**If you have not logged in for some time or have forgotyour Supporter ID/Username(**see below if this is
ten your Supporter ID, you can retrieve it by going to the
not auto loading)
going to the “Members/Supporters” link on the blue tab
 Enter your Password (**see below if you forgot your
bar on the homepage. This will allow you to retrieve
password)
your ID via an email, phone number, or grocery/
 From the list of “What can I do my eScrip?” you will
credit/debit card you have registered with the
want to visit 3 linksprogram. Once you have your ID, you can request your password be sent to you. If you are
1. “Change my group selection” (enter our Group
having more difficulty or need assistance, please
ID 137612196 to support WHS PTSA, you can
email: [email protected].
support three groups at a time)
ALREADY ENROLLED??
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Woodside World
Voice of the Wildcats
The Woodside World is the
multimedia news source of
Woodside High School and its
community. It is produced by
the students in Woodside’s
Digital Journalism class and is viewable at
www.woodsideworld.com.
Parents and community members, please visit
www.woodsideworld.com and read today's news
from a student's point of view and get the inside
story on school events and attitudes. We welcome
suggestions and sub missions through
[email protected]
Show your support and stay up-to-date by "Liking"
our page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/
WoodsideWorld and by following us on Twitter:
@WoodsideWorld
Useful Websites
(www.woodsidehs.org) for news,
calendar, policies, activities and opportunities.
Woodside World
(www.woodsideworld.com) Multimedia news source of WHS.
Woodside PTSA (www.woodsidehs.org/ptsa)
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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Sign up for CSF
California Scholarship
Federation
Applications will be available September 3-12 in
room D-9. Completed applications and a copy of
the student's semester report card (transcripts can
be used, but students may be charged a $2.00 fee)
are due back to Ms. Matavulj (Room D-9) no
later than September 12.
Students must use the grades they earned at the
end of last year (June 2014) to apply for membership during the September enrollment period.
In order to qualify for CSF membership and recognition, students need to earn 10 points based on
grades in classes other than PE or student clerk.
An A in a class is worth 3 points and B is worth 1
point (one extra point may be given for an A or B
in an honors/ AP class).
The California Scholarship Federation (or CSF) is
a state-wide organization that honors high standards of scholarship and citizenship for high
school students. Woodside High School is one of
2,000 local chapters throughout the state.
Students must apply each semester they are eligible during the enrollment period announced in the
school bulletin. A student with 4 or more semesters of CSF recognition, including one semester in
his/her senior year, qualifies for the lifetime membership status designation on his or her diploma.
Student Body
Bring the Student Body Order Form with you to
Arena Check-In and be prepared. The order form
can be downloaded from the WHS website, under
Student Life, Student Activities select Student
Body Order Form.
Use the order form to get your PAL sticker and
yearbook. Completed order forms and payment
can be brought to Arena Check In or mailed to the
school treasurer.
PAL Sticker
$30
Yearbook
$70 with ASB/PAL, $80 without
Parking Passes will be $30 with ASB/PAL and
$40 without for the school year. Forms can be
picked up in the main office.
Welcome back Wildcats!
Bienvenidos Wildcats!
We hope you had a great summer. Below are the Administrative Vice Principal student assignments for the 20142015.
Esperamos ayan tenido un gran verano. Abajo estan los Vice
Directores de administración asignados a los estudiantes para
el 2014-2015.
Estudiantes con apellidos A-L –
Mr. Alvaro Calderon
Estudiantes con apellidos M-Z –
Ms. Wendy Porter
Students with last names A-L –
Mr. Alvaro Calderon
Students with last names M-Z –
Ms. Wendy Porter
!Nos vemos durante Arena Check-in!
See you soon at Arena Check-In!
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 2015) 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!
We Need Volunteers!
The PTSA is in need of some parent volunteers for Arena Check-In. If you are able to
assist, please contact Charmaine McCrystal at
[email protected] to let her know your
availability. Those dates and times are:
Saturday Aug. 16
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Monday Aug. 18
9:00 am-11:00 am
11:00 am-1:00 pm
Parents -- Mark Your Calendar!
The following parent guidance meetings have
been scheduled:

College Information Night for Seniors &
Parents – Wednesday Sept. 17th, 7pm, MUR

College Information Night for Freshmen,
Sophomores & Parents—Wednesday, Oct.
29th, 7pm
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7/8th Grade Information Night - Wednesday, Nov. 5th, 7-8:30 pm, PAC
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College Financial Aid Workshop - Thursday, Jan. 22nd, 7-8:30 pm, MUR
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Guidance Parent Night - Thursday, Feb.
19th, 7-8:30 pm, MUR
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March Into College – Four consecutive
Tuesday nights starting March 4th, 7-8:30
pm, MUR (11th grade Families)
Awards Night – Wednesday, June 3rd , 7-9
pm PAC
4:00 pm-4:00 pm
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August/September 2014 - Woodside High School PTSA

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