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