August/September 2017

Woodside High School Newsletter www.woodsidehs.org

August-October Events Construction is Finished and WHS is For a full listing of Woodside High events, visit the website at Back in Business! www.woodsidehs.org/-calendar/. From Principal Friday, Aug. 4 Dear WHS families: Fall sports practices begin Diane Burbank Welcome back! WHS has been mostly closed for Wednesday, Aug. 9 the summer, due to construction, but we are Athletic Kick-Off Event reopening with a beautiful facilities: 5:30 pm, Quad and  New 10-classroom, two-story J wing will house chemistry, engineering, and five other classrooms Freshmen Parent Evening 7:30 pm, PAC  Renovation of confidential Friday, August 11 counseling office, school kitchen in Music Dept. Picnic the MUR, and culinary classrooms 1 pm  New gym floor refinished Saturday, Aug. 12 Freshman Arena Check-In  New water lines in all of upper Location: New Gym campus 9 am to Noon  New heating system in B wing Student ID & Yearbook photos will be taken As you are enjoying your last summer days, click on the website link for the Tuesday, Aug. 15 required summer reading for every single student known as Arena Check-In: the BIG READ. Because WHS draws from 20 different Location: H-Wing/New Gym middle schools, belonging is a primary focus every school 12th Grade: 9 am - 11 am year. To build belonging, we start with summer reading. And (by last name: 9-9:30 A-D) because student choice is a focus, too, students choose their (9:30-10 E-K) reading with some guidelines: (10-10:30 L-Q) (10:30-11 R-Z) 1) 150 page minimum 11th Grade: 11 am - 1 pm 2) book can be reading required for an AS or AP class (by last name: 11-11:30 A-D) (11:30-12 E-K) 3) non-fiction or fiction (12-12:30 L-Q) (12:30-1 R-Z) 4) choose one of two projects to complete about the reading. 10 Grade: 4 pm - 6 pm (by last name: 4-4:30 A-D) WHS has a cart in the lobby entrance of free cool titles to choose. Come pick one (4:30-5 E-K) out! And you can always choose your own from the library or your own (5-5:30 L-Q) bookshelves. The BIG READ is due on Mon, August 28, during SSR. (5:30-6 R-Z) I look forward to meeting new Wildcats on Student ID & Yearbook photos will Wednesday, August 9, at the athletic kickoff and be taken Adentro encontrara the new-to-WHS parent night. I look forward to traducción al español Wednesday, Aug. 16 seeing all Wildcats at the all-important arena las noticias de la First Day of School (Periods 0-7) check-in in August (your students gets their 8 am schedules!) and later at Back-to-School Night on administración de WHS Friday, Aug. 18 Thursday, August 31; you meet your student’s Athletic Registration Deadline for teachers! Go WILDCATS! Fall Sports Diane Burbank, Principal (Continued on page 2)

Communicat is published as a courtesy of the Woodside High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)

(Continued from page 1) La Construcción está Terminada y Saturday, Aug. 19 Common Application Boot Camp WHS está Renovada! Seniors only 9 am-1 pm Estimadas familias de WHS: Tuesday, Aug. 22 From Principal Bienvenidas! WHS ha sido en su mayoría WHS Foundation Mtg. Diane Burbank 7 pm, MUR Conf. Rm. cerrada durante el verano, debido a la Wednesday, Aug. 23 construcción, pero estamos reabriendo con Athletic Boosters Mtg. unas instalaciones hermosas: 7 pm, MUR Conf. Rm.  10 salones nuevos, el Ala J de dos pisos será para clases de Saturday, Aug. 26 química, ingeniería y cinco salones más. UC/CSU Boot Camp Seniors Only  Renovación de la oficina de 9 am consejería confidencial, la and cocina de la escuela en la SAT Reasoning & Subject Tests cafetería (MUR), y los Monday, Aug. 28 salones de artes culinarias PTSA Mtg. 6:30 pm, MUR  Barnizado del piso del gimnasio nuevo and  Tuberías nuevas de agua en la parte alta de la escuela The Big Read  Sistema de calefacción Nuevo en el Ala B Tuesday, Aug. 29 WHS Foundation Auction Mtg. Mientras ustedes están disfrutando los últimos días del 7 pm, Wildcat Rm. verano, hagan clic en el enlace para la lectura de verano Thursday, Aug. 31 requerida a cada estudiante conocida como el BIG Back-to-School Night READ. Porque WHS se forma con 20 escuelas medias 6:30 pm Social in the Quad 7 pm Classes begin diferentes, pertenencia es el enfoque primordial cada año escolar. Para construir la pertenencia, empezamos Friday, Sept. 1 con la lectura de verano. Y porque la elección del estudiante es un enfoque Minimum Day también, los estudiantes escogen su lectura con algunas directrices: Monday, Sept. 4 Labor Day, No School 1) 150 páginas mínimo Tuesday, Sept. 5 2) El libro puede una lectura requerida para una clase AS o AP PTSA Committee Meetings 7 pm, MUR Conf. Rm. 3) no-ficción o ficción Wednesday, Sept. 6 4) Escoge uno de los dos proyectos para completar la lectura. Mandatory Music Dept. Parent Mtg. 7 pm WHS tiene una carreta con buenos títulos gratis para escoger en la entrada and del lobby. Ven y llévate uno! Y siempre puedes escoger los tuyos propios Fall Play Auditions de la biblioteca o tus propios libreros. La fecha límite para el BIG READ es 3:10 pm - 5 pm el lunes, 28 de agosto, durante la Lectura en Silencio (SSR). Friday, Sept. 8 California Scholarship Federation Espero reunirme con los nuevos Gatos Salvajes (Wildcats) el miércoles, 9 applications due to Ms. Matavulj de agosto, en el evento deportivo de saque inicial (athletic kickoff) y de Rm .D-9. nuevo en la noche de padres de WHS . Espero con interés ver a todos los Saturday, Sept 9 gatos salvajes en todo el Proceso importante de Inscripción en agosto (sus ACT Test estudiantes reciben sus horarios!) y más tarde en la Noche de Regreso a la Monday, Sept. 11 Escuela el jueves, 31 de agosto; Usted se reúne con los maestros de su Teacher Professional Development Day estudiante! Vamos Gatos Salvajes! (Go WILDCATS!) No School (Continued on page 14) La directora, Diane Burbank

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MASTER SCHEDULE INFORMATION AND WELCOME NEW STAFF MEMBERS

Welcome back Wildcats! I am looking forward to another school year filled with your From Instructional successful and productive endeavors. As IVP, my primary responsibilities include oversight of the Academic Core-Programs, Curriculum Development and Alignment, Standardized Vice Principal Testing, Guidance Department, Professional Development, Department Chairs, Hiring Staff Diane Mazzei Members and the Title I Program. 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. LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY: Making your own decisions and accepting responsibility for those choices Have you completed the Required Online Information Update? If not, please do so before Wednesday, August 9, 2017. The District will continue to use Infinite Campus (IC) Mandatory Online Information Update process to verify important information for your student(s) school records. To complete your required Online Update Information, go to woodsidehs.org under quick links and click on Online Information Update. If you have any questions please call Mrs. Medina 367-9750 ext. 40097 or email [email protected]. MASTER SCHEDULE INFORMATION:  Students will receive their 2017-18 class schedule when they successfully complete Arena Check-in, which will be held in the new gym. Please note: A counselor will be on duty during Arena check in to assist your student with schedule errors ONLY!

 Please note: Special care and consideration has been given to class sizes and balance; please understand that students will be required to remain in the courses that they have selected previously in order to preserve ideal learning environments. We will not honor any requests to alter schedules based on period/time, teacher, or class/level preferences. The only changes that will be granted are those created by scheduling errors.

 We are no longer accepting requests to change courses.

 Important dates: Last day to add a class: Monday, 9/13/2017 Last day to drop a class w/o penalty: Wednesday, 9/27/2017 Last day to drop a class: Friday, 11/21/2017 CONFIDENCE TO TAKE ACTION: Setting goals and taking the steps to reach them  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. Please contact the teacher first, before calling a guidance counselor or administrator.  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.

HEROES: Having someone who believes in you and who is there when you need them

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(Continued from page 3) We are proud to introduce you to our new faculty members for the 2017-2018 school year: Guidance Department Thornton, Elijah Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA., Masters of Arts, Educational and Clinical Counseling. Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR, Bachelor of Science in Communications. Counseling Experience: Counselor at Adelanto High School in Adelanto, CA for the past two years. English Department Filerman, Jordan University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI., Master of Science in English and Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. Teaching Experience: English teacher 7th and 8th grade at Poynette Middle School, Poynette, WI., for one year. Student taught 9th grade English at Verona Area High School, Madison, WI., in 2016. Powell, Zachary San Jose State University, San Jose, CA., Bachelor of Arts in English. Teaching Experience: 10th and 12th grade English teacher at Gilroy High School, Gilroy, CA., for the past two years. Mathmatics Department Patton, Dana National Luis University, Chicago, IL., Masters of Education in Teaching, Learning, and Assessment. University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI., Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. Teaching Experience: Mathematics teacher grades 9-12 at James Madison Memorial High School, Madison, WI., for the past six years. Nguyen, Diep University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA., Masters of Education. University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA., Bachelors of Arts in Architecture. Teaching Experience: Mathematics teacher at Lighthouse Community Charter High School in Oakland, CA., for the past two years. Science Department Lee, Alton University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA., Masters of Arts in Science Education and Bachelor of Arts Psychology with an emphasis on Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Teaching Experience: Science teacher at Archbishop Mitty High School, San Jose, CA., for the past two years.

Social Science Department Manzo, Jesse Stanford University, Stanford, CA, Master of Arts in Education, California Single Subject Credential in History and Social Science. University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA., Bachelor of Arts in History. Teaching Experience: Student teacher at Woodside High School for the past year. Reed, Callie Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA., Bachelor of Arts in History. Teaching Experience: Social Science teacher at Elise Allen High School, Santa Rosa, CA., for three years and Egan Junior High School, Los Altos, CA., for the past year.

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(Continued from page 4) Special Education Department Stuart, Natile Chico State University, Chico, CA., Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont, CA., Masters of Arts. Teaching Experience: Special Education Teacher at Menlo-Atherton High School for the past twelve years. World Language Department Dominguez, Daly American College of Education, Indianapolis, IN., Master of Arts. San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA., Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Counseling and Single-Subject Clear Credential in Spanish. Language Instructor at John F. Kennedy High School in Fremont, CA for the past fifteen years. 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 reopens on August 1, 2017. Francisco Negri, Head Guidance Counselor, [email protected] Sharlett Downing , [email protected] Katrina Rubenstein, [email protected] Elijah Thornton, [email protected] Kelly Younger, [email protected] Bilingual Parent Coordinator Maricela Lopez, [email protected]

INFORMACION DEL HORARIO MAESTRO Y BIENVENIDA A LOS NUEVOS MIEMBROS DEL PERSONAL Bienvenidos nuevamente Gatos Salvajes! Estoy deseando otro año escolar abundante de tus Sub Directora de éxitos y esfuerzos productivos. Como Subdirectora Académica mis responsabilidades Instruccion primarias incluyen vigilar los Programas Académicos-Core, Desarrollo Curricular y Alineamiento, Exámenes Estandarizados, Departamento de Consejería, Desarrollo Diane Mazzei Profesional, Jefes de Departamento, Contratación de Miembros del Personal y el Programa Título I. Woodside High School Continua Fomentando las “8 Condiciones para el Éxito del Estudiante”Creemos que cada estudiante quiere ser exitoso, y WHS está comprometida a ayudar a los estudiantes a identificar sus metas y a apoyarlos a alcanzarlas. LIDERAZGO Y RESPONSABILIDAD: Tomando tus propias decisiones y aceptando las responsabilidades de tus decisiones Has completado la actualización de la información requerida en línea (Online)? Si no, hazlo antes del miércoles, 9 de agosto, 2017.

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El Distrito continuará usando Infinite Campus (IC) para el proceso de verificación obligatoria de la actualización de la información importante del estudiante para los archivos de la escuela. Para completar la actualización requerida de la información online, vaya a woodsidehs.org bajo los enlaces rápidos y haga clic en Online Information Update. Si tiene cualquier pregunta llame a la Sra. Medina 367-9750 ext. 40097 o mándele un correo electrónico [email protected]. INFORMACION DEL HORARIO MAESTRO:  Los estudiantes recibirán su horario de clases 2017-18 cuando completen exitosamente el Proceso de Inscripción, el cual se llevará a cabo en el gimnasio nuevo. Tengan en cuenta: Un consejero estará en servicio durante el Proceso de Inscripción para ayudar a su estudiante SOLAMENTE con errores en su horario!  Tenga en cuenta por favor: Cuidado especial y consideración han sido dados al tamaño y balance de las clases: por favor entiendan que los estudiantes serán requeridos a permanecer en los cursos que ellos han seleccionado previamente con el objetivo de preservar los medios ambientes ideales de aprendizaje. No vamos a considerar ninguna petición para alterar los horarios basadas en periodo/tiempo, maestro o clase/nivel. Los únicos cambios que serán aceptados serán los creados por errores en los horarios.  Ya no estamos aceptando solicitudes de cambio de cursos.  Fechas Importantes: Ultimo día para agregar una clase: Lunes, 9/13/2017 Ultimo día para dejar una clase sin penalización: Miércoles, 9/27/2017 Ultimo día para dejar una clase: Viernes, 11/21/2017 CONFIANZA PARA TOMAR ACCION: Estableciendo metas y tomando los pasos para lograrlas  Es muy importante que se mantenga en contacto con los maestros de su estudiante. Puede ponerse en contacto con un maestro por email o dejando un mensaje de voz a cualquier hora si tiene una preocupación o pregunta acerca de un curso o del progreso de su estudiante. Por favor comuníquese con el maestro primero, después llame a un consejero de la oficina de consejería o administrador.  Todos los estudiantes deben tener un mínimo de una a dos horas para estudiar en silencia todas las tardes. Ayude a su estudiante a organizar un horario y lugar para que tenga periodos consistentes de estudio. HEROES: Tener a alguien que cree en ti y está ahí cuando lo necesitas Estamos orgullosos de presentar te a nuestros nuevos miembros del profesorado para el año escolar 2017-2018 Departamento de Consejería Thornton, Elijah Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA., Masters of Arts, Educational and Clinical Counseling. Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR, Bachelor of Science in Communications. Counseling Experience: Counselor at Adelanto High School in Adelanto, CA for the past two years. Departamento de Inglés Filerman, Jordan University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI., Master of Science in English and Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. Teaching Experience: English teacher 7th and 8th grade at Poynette Middle School, Poynette, WI., for one year. Student taught 9th grade English at Verona Area High School, Madison, WI., in 2016.

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(Continued from page 6) Powell, Zachary San Jose State University, San Jose, CA., Bachelor of Arts in English. Teaching Experience: 10th and 12th grade English teacher at Gilroy High School, Gilroy, CA., for the past two years. Departamento de Matemáticas Patton, Dana National Luis University, Chicago, IL. Masters of Education in Teaching, Learning, and Assessment. University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. Teaching Experience: Mathematics teacher grades 9-12 at James Madison Memorial High School, Madison, WI., for the past six years. Nguyen, Diep University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA., Masters of Education. University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA. Bachelors of Arts in Architecture. Teaching Experience: Mathematics teacher at Lighthouse Community Charter High School in Oakland, CA., for the past two years. Departamento de Ciencias Lee, Alton University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA., Masters of Arts in Science Education and Bachelor of Arts Psychology with an emphasis on Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Teaching Experience: Science teacher at Archbishop Mitty High School, San Jose, CA., for the past two years. Departamento de Ciencias Sociales Manzo, Jesse Stanford University, Stanford, CA, Master of Arts in Education, California Single Subject Credential in History and Social Science. University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA., Bachelor of Arts in History. Teaching Experience: Student teacher at Woodside High School for the past year. Reed, Callie Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA, Bachelor of Arts in History. Teaching Experience: Social Science teacher at Elise Allen High School, Santa Rosa, CA, for three years and Egan Junior High School, Los Altos, CA., for the past year. Departamento de Educación Especial Stuart, Natile Chico State University, Chico, CA, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont, CA., Masters of Arts. Teaching Experience: Special Education Teacher at Menlo-Atherton High School for the past twelve years. Departamento de Idiomas Mundiales Domínguez, Daly American College of Education, Indianapolis, IN., Master of Arts. San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA., Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Counseling and Single-Subject Clear Credential in Spanish. Language Instructor at John F. Kennedy High School in Fremont, CA for the past fifteen years. ESPIRITU DE AVENTURA: Estar emocionado al tratar cosas nuevas, aún cuando no estás seguro si vas a ser bueno para ellas.

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High school es un tiempo para explorar, por lo tanto es importante solo hacerlo-unirte a clubs, equipos de atletismo, ser voluntario e involucrarte en actividades escolares. De otra manera no sabrás para que eres bueno o que disfrutas si no intentas cosas nuevas. Reúnete con tu consejero al comienzo del año y tan frecuente como sea necesario para aprender acerca de nuevas oportunidades e intentarlas. El consejero asignado a su estudiante está escrito en el horario oficial que reciben en el Proceso de Inscripción (Arena Check-in). No obstante lo invitamos a llamar por teléfono, usted pudiera encontrar más conveniente comunicarse con el consejero de su estudiante por email: La Oficina de Consejería reabrirá el 1º de agosto, 2017. Francisco Negri, Head Guidance Counselor, [email protected] Sharlett Downing, [email protected] Katrina Rubenstein, [email protected] Elijah Thornton, [email protected] Kelly Younger, [email protected] Bilingual Parent Coordinator Maricela López, [email protected]

Useful Websites Parents -- Woodside High School Woodside Mark Your Calendar! (www.woodsidehs.org) for Athletic The following parent guidance news, calendar, policies, Boosters meetings have been scheduled: activities and opportunities. Organization (www.woodsideathletics. Twitter updates on  College Information Night for org) Seniors & Parents – Wednesday Woodside High (http:// Sept. 13th, 7 pm, MUR twitter.com/WoodsideHS) Woodside Drama Boosters Woodside World  Guidance & College Information Night for (www.whsdramaboosters. (www.woodsideworld.com) Freshmen, Sophomores & Parents — Thursday, com) Multimedia news source of Oct. 19th, 7 pm, MUR WHS. Woodside Music Boosters (Group Web site:  7/8th Grade Orientation Night - Wednesday, Woodside PTSA WHSBandBoosters@ Nov. 8th, 7 pm, PAC (www.woodsidehs- yahoogroups.com)  March Into College – Four consecutive ptsa.org) Sequoia Union School Wednesday nights starting March 7th, 7 pm, MUR Woodside High School District (11th grade Families) Foundation (www.sequoiadistrict.org) (www.whsfoundation.org)  Awards Night – Wednesday, June 6th, 7 pm PAC

Key Dates in 2017-18 for Woodside High School

Aug. 12 Freshman Arena Check-in Dec. 22-Jan. 9 Winter break Aug. 15 Arena Check-in Jan. 15 MLK Jr. holiday Aug. 16 First day of school Feb. 19-23 Mid-Winter Break Sept. 4 Labor Day holiday March 30 Cesar Chavez Day observed Sept. 11 Prof. Dev. Day, No School Apr. 9-13 Spring break Nov. 10 Veteran’s Day holiday May 28 Memorial Day holiday observed June 8 Graduation Nov. 22-24 Thanksgiving holiday

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Summer, Fall & Community College Important Information

ARENA CHECK-IN release form. Nothing for NCAA can automatically be Parents were required update information for the 2017- From the sent. 2018 school year. That was your final opportunity to Guidance Office make class changes to your student’s schedule. Arena COMMUNITY COLLEGE (40097) Check-In will take place Saturday August 12th for fresh- REGISTRATION Francisco Negri man and August 15th for 10th -12th. Students will receive Students that reported an inter- [email protected] their fall class schedule and their student body ID card at est in attending one of our (x40090) this time. Please plan to attend on the date and time you partner community colleges Sharlett Downing are assigned. (Canada, CSM or Foothill) [email protected] (x40093) We will need many parent volunteers to help with the went through a lunch time ap- Arena Check-in events. Please contact Lupe Flores plication workshop with the Katrina Rubenstein community college representa- [email protected] Robles: [email protected] to volunteer. (x40094) tives. They went on field trips SUMMER SCHOOL to tour the schools, take place- Elijah Thornton [email protected] Guidance counselors are still enrolling students for the ment tests and go through gen- (x40091) second session of summer school held this year at eral orientations (Foothill came Sequoia High Schools. to Woodside), leaving your stu- Kelly Younger [email protected] dent to just attend a counseling (x40092) Hours: Monday-Friday from 8am-1:30pm. appointment and pick classes First Session: June 19 – July 7 for the following year. Second Session: July 11 - July 28 If you know your student will be attending a community Information was mailed to students enrolled into Summer college next year and they did not participate in our regis- School. Space is limited. If you have not received any- tration process, please contact the college and career thing and hope to attend, please go to the summer school center ASAP. We still have time to register. office at Sequoia to check availability. ARE YOU MOVING OVER THE SUMMER? COMMUNITY COLLEGE SUMMER COURSES If you have recently moved or you are planning to move, High school students are eligible to take a variety of please verify your new address at the SUHSD office, 480 courses at the local community colleges through the con- James Ave., Redwood City. Failure do so may result in current enrollment program. Please see your guidance your student being dropped from school for the fall counselor for more details. semester. Credit for all summer courses taken outside SUHSD must CLASS OF 2018 be pre-approved before you begin the courses. Next year’s seniors will re- SUMMER WORK PERMITS ceive a letter from their guid- ance counselor at the end of Students needing summer work permits this year indicating the num- from mid-June through mid-August must ber of credits earned and re- go to the SUHSD office, 480 James quirements still needed for graduation in June, 2018. Ave., RWC. Please call 369-1411 for Please attend summer school if you are deficient in more information. credits. SENIORS The first day of school next fall is Wednesday, August Your final transcript will automatically be mailed to 16th. the college or university indicated on your graduation We wish all of our wonderful families an enjoyable sum- checkout form. Please make sure you completed your mer break and we look forward to seeing you in August! checkout form accurately. We will also send an extra copy home. Please make sure your address on file is cor- CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SENIORS who rect or see Mrs. Zelaya in guidance before June 23rd. graduated and to their parents as well! Your future is bright and promising! Make the most from all you have Students that need a transcript for NCAA eligibility learned during your four years of high school. We wish must go into guidance and fill out an end of the year you much happiness and success!!

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Verano, Otoño e Información Importante del Colegio Comunitario

PROCESO DE INSCRIPCION (ARENA CHECK-IN) consejería y llenar una forma de Desde la Se requirió que los padres actualizaran la información para el liberación de fin de año. Nada oficina de año escolar 2017-2018. Esa fué la última oportunidad para para NCAA va a ser enviado hacer cambios en el horario de clases de su estudiante. El automáticamente. orientación Proceso de Inscripción (Arena Check-In) se llevará a cabo el INSCRIPCION PARA EL (40097) sábado 12 de agosto para los del 9o grado y el 15 de agosto COLEGIO COMUNITARIO Francisco Negri para los del 10º-12º grado. Los estudiantes recibirán su hora- Los estudiantes que mostraron [email protected] rio para las clases del otoño y su tarjeta de identificación al interés en asistir a uno de nuestros (x40090) mismo tiempo. Por favor considera asistir el día y a la hora colegios comunitarios asociados Sharlett Downing indicada. (Cañada, CSM o Foothill) fueron a [email protected] Necesitaremos muchos padres voluntarios para ayudar con un taller sobre solicitudes con (x40093) los eventos del Proceso de Inscripción (Arena Check-in). Pa- representantes de colegios Katrina Rubenstein ra ser voluntario/a por favor comuníquese con Lupe Flores comunitarios durante el almuerzo. [email protected] Robles: [email protected]. Fueron a un viaje de recorrido por (x40094) ESCUELA DE VERANO las escuelas, tomaron los Elijah Thornton exámenes de colocación y [email protected] Los consejeros aun están inscribiendo estudiantes para la asistieron a orientaciones genera- (x40091) segunda sesión de la escuela de verano que se llevará a cabo les (Foothill vino a Woodside), en Sequoia High School. Kelly Younger dejando que su estudiante asista [email protected] Horas: lunes-viernes de 8am-1:30pm. solamente a una cita con el con- (x40092) sejero para escoger las clases del Primera Sesión: 19 de junio– 7 de julio próximo. Segunda Sesión: 11 de Julio- 28 de julio Si usted sabe que su estudiante asistirá a un colegio comuni- La información fue enviada por correo a los estudiantes ins- tario el próximo año y no participó en nuestro proceso de ins- critos en la Escuela de Verano. El espacio es limitado. Si no cripción, por favor comuníquese con el Centro de Carreras has recibido nada y esperas asistir, por favor ve a la oficina ASAP. Aún tenemos tiempo para inscribir. de la escuela de verano en Sequoia para saber si hay lugares disponibles. SE ESTA CAMBIANDO DURANTE EL VERANO? CURSOS DE VERANO EN EL COLEGIO Si se ha cambiado recientemente o esta planeando cambiarse, por favor verifique su nueva dirección en la oficina de OMUNITARIO SUHSD, 480 James Ave., Redwood City. El no hacerlo pue- Los estudiantes de High school son elegibles para tomar una de resultar en que su estudiante sea dado de baja de la escuela variedad de cursos en los colegios comunitarios a través del el semestre del otoño. programa inscripción simultanea. Por favor habla con tu CLASE DEL 2018 consejero para más detalles. Los estudiantes del 12o grado Los créditos para todos los cursos de verano tomados fuera del próximo año recibirán una de SUHSD deben ser pre-aprobados antes de que empiecen. carta de su consejero al final de PERMISOS PARA TRABAJAR EN EL VERANO este año indicando la cantidad Los estudiantes que necesiten permisos para de créditos obtenidos y los trabajar de mediados de junio a mediados de requisitos que aún necesitaran agosto deben ir a la oficina de SUHSD, 480 para la graduación en junio, 2018. Por favor asiste a la James Ave., RWC. Para mas información por escuela de verano si estas deficiente en créditos. favor llama al 369-1411. El primer día de escuela el próximo otoño es el miércoles, 16 . ESTUDIANTES DEL 12 GRADO (SENIORS) de agosto . Sus boletas de calificaciones finales serán enviadas auto- Deseamos a todas nuestras maravillosas familias unas vaca- máticamente al colegio o universidad indicada en la for - ciones de verano agradables y esperamos contar con su ma de graduación de salida. Por favor asegúrense de comple- presencia en agosto! tarla correctamente. Nosotros enviaremos una copia extra a la FELICITACIONES A NUESTROS ESTUDIANTES casa. Por favor revisen que la dirección en los archivos este DEL 12º GRADO que se graduaron y a sus padres correcta o vea la Sra. Zelaya en la oficina de consejería antes también! Su futuro es brillante y prometedor! Obtengan el del 23 de junio. máximo provecho de lo que han aprendido durante sus cuatro Los estudiantes que necesiten una boleta de calificación años de high school. Les deseamos mucha felicidad y éxito!! para elegibilidad para NCAA deben ir a la oficina de

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Mark your calendars for the beginning of the school year 2017-2018!

Friday, August 4: First day of practice for fall sports (Note: Athletic clearance packets must be submitted to the AVP office and cleared prior to a student participating in practice.)

Wednesday, August 9: 5:30 PM - Athletic Kick-Off Bradley Field - Booster Barbecue and an opportunity to meet coaches for all sports 7:30 PM Freshman and New Parent Orientation Night in the Performing Arts Center

Saturday, August 12: Arena Check-In for ninth grade students in the H-wing and new gym. Arrival times listed according to last name below: A-D 9:00am-9:45am E-K 9:45am-10:30am L-Q 10:30am-11:15am R-Z 11:15am-12:00pm

Tuesday, August 15: Arena Check-In for all other grades in the H-wing and new gym. Grade 12 9:00am-11:00am *9-9:30 A-D/ 9:30-10:00 E-K /10:00-10:30 L-Q/10:30-11:00 R-Z Grade 11 11:00am-1:00pm *11-11:30 A-D/ 11:30-12 E-K /12-12:30 L-Q /12:30-1:00 R-Z Grade 10 4:00pm-6:00pm *4-4:30 A-D/ 4:30-5 E-K /5-5:30 L-Q/5:30-6:00 R-Z

Summer and Fall Community Service Credit If you completed the application for summer community service prior to the end of June, please submit your hours and supervisor’s report for summer service the first week of school in August. If you plan to participate in community service during the fall semester, remember to complete and return your application to AVP Porter’s office when you return in August. You must have an application on file before your hours of community service count towards school credit. Remember to complete and submit an application each semester as hours do not roll over.

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Marque sus calendarios para el comienzo del año escolar 2017-2018! Viernes, 4 de agosto: Primer día de práctica para todos los deportes de otoño (Nota: Los paquetes de atletismo deben ser entregados en la oficina del subdirector antes de que los estudiantes participen en la pra ctica.) Miércoles, 9 de agosto: 5:30 PM – Inicio del Tiro Deportivo (Athletic Kick-Off ) Cancha Bradley – Barbecue para los Grupos de Refuerzo (Booster) y la oportunidad de reunirse con los entrenadores de todos los deportes 7:30 PM Estudiantes del 9o grado y Noche de Orientación para los Padres Nuevos en el Teatro (Performing Arts Center) Sábado, 12 de agosto: Proceso de Inscripción (Arena Check-In) para estudiantes del 9o grado Ala- H - y el Gimnasio Nuevo. Horario de llegada a continuacio n segu n el apellido: A-D 9:00am-9:45am E-K 9:45am-10:30am L-Q 10:30am-11:15am R-Z 11:15am-12:00pm Martes, 15 de agosto: Proceso de Inscripción (Arena Check-In) para todos los estudiantes de los otros grados en el Ala-H y el Gimnasio nuevo. Grado 12 9:00am-11:00am *9-9:30 A-D/ 9:30-10:00 E-K /10:00-10:30 L-Q/10:30-11:00 R-Z Grado 11 11:00am-1:00pm *11-11:30 A-D/ 11:30-12 E-K /12-12:30 L-Q /12:30-1:00 R-Z Grado 10 4:00pm-6:00pm *4-4:30 A-D/ 4:30-5 E-K /5-5:30 L-Q/5:30-6:00 R-Z

Créditos para el servicio Comunitario del verano y otoño Si completaste la solicitud para servicio comunitario para el verano antes del último día de junio, por favor entrega tus horas y el reporte del supervisor para el servicio del verano la primera semana de clases en agosto. Si tu plan es participar en servicio comunitario durante el semestre del otoño, no olvides completar y entregar tu solicitud en la oficina de la subdirectora Mrs. Porter cuando regreses en agosto. Debes tener una solicitud en los archivos antes de empezar las horas de servicio comunitario para que cuenten como crédito escolar. No olvides completar y entregar una solicitud cada semestre ya que las horas no se pasan automáticamente.

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AP & UC Events from the Eventos del Centro de Carreras y College & Career Center Universidades para Clases Avanzadas Hope you had a great summer. (AP) y Universidades de California (UC) Welcome back! Espero que hayan tenido un estupendo verano. Bienvenidos! Seniors: Estudiantes del 12o grado (Seniors): Common App Bootcamp From the College Entrenamiento para la Aplicación Común & Career Center (Common App) Saturday, August19 Del Centro College 9:00am-11:00am Sábado, 19 de agosto and Carrer 9:00am-11:00am MUR Zorina Matavulj College & Career Cafetería (MUR) UC Bootcamp Advisor Entrenamiento para Universidades de California Consegera de (UC) Saturday, August 26 College and Career Sábado, 26 de agosto 9:00am-11:00am [email protected] 650-367-9750 x40039 9:00am-11:00am MUR Cafetería (MUR) These bootcamps are strongly recommended for all Estos entrenamientos son muy recomendados para todos los seniors considering applying to Common App colleges/ estudiantes del 12o grado que están considerando enviar universities and/or UCs. Common trouble-spots on both solicitudes por medio de la Aplicación Común a Colegios/ applications will be highlighted, and Naviance Universidades y/o Universidades de California. Se hablará sobre requirements will be explained and clarified. Naviance is los problemas más comunes en ambas solicitudes y se explicará y aclararán los requisitos de Naviance. Naviance es excelente great for research, and it is the system for setting up and para investigar y es el sistema para configurar y enviar cartas de sending letters of recommendations and transcripts. recomendación y boletas de calificaciones.

(Continued from page 2) Tuesday, Sept. 19 Tuesday, Oct. 3 PTSA Committee Mtgs. WHSF Auction Mtg. ELAC Meeting 7 pm, MUR Conf. Rm. Tuesday, Sept. 12 7 pm, Wildcat Rm. 6:30 pm, Library Oct. 9-14 SSC/SDMC Wednesday, Sept. 20 Wednesday, Oct. 4 Homecoming Week 4 pm-6 pm, MUR Conf. Rm. SAAP Parent Project SAAP Parent Project Tuesday, Oct. 10 and 5:30 pm, MUR 5:30 pm, MUR WHS Foundation Meeting WHSF Meeting and and 7 pm, MUR Conf. Rm. 7 pm, Off Site Athletic Boosters Mtg. Music Booster Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 13 7 pm, MUR Conf. Rm. 7 pm, Band Rm. Wednesday, Oct. 11 Last Day to add a class and College Day Monday, Sept. 25 Financial Aid Night and and SSC/SDMC SAAP Parent Project 4 pm-6 pm, MUR Conf. Rm. Thursday, Oct. 5 SAAP Parent Project 5:30 pm, MUR ID photo Make-Up 5:30 pm, MUR Wednesday, Sept. 27 8 am-3 pm, MUR and Last day to drop a class Friday, Oct. 13 and without penalty End of 1st Quarter College Info Night for Seniors Talent Show & Parents and 7 pm, PAC Saturday, Oct. 14 7 pm, MUR SAAP Parent Project Homecoming Dance Saturday, Oct. 7 5:30 pm, MUR 7:30-10:30 pm, New Gym Thursday, Sept 14 Music Dept. RWC Port Fest ID Photo Make-up Saturday, Oct. 21 and and 8 am-3 pm, MUR Drama Boosters Meeting WHS Band Parade at Santa SAT Reasoning & Subject Cruz and 7 pm, Wildcat Room Tests Title I Parent Mtg. Monday, Oct. 2 Monday, Oct. 9 Tuesday, Oct. 17 5:30 pm, MUR PTSA/Parent Group Meetings SSC/SDMC WHSF Auction Mtg. Friday, Sept. 15 7 pm, MUR Conf. Rm. 4-6 pm, MUR Conf. Rm. 7 pm, Wildcat Rm. (Continued on page 20) End of Q1 Progress Reports and

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Important Changes Coming in 2017: CANVAS to Replace School Loop The Sequoia Union High School District is pleased to announce that we are migrating from School Loop to Canvas LMS (Learning Management System) for the 2017-2018 academic year and beyond. As the education landscape continues to evolve, it is the district’s desire to always provide students, staff, and parents with the very best resources that will prepare our graduates to become productive citizens in a global society. Canvas provides rich and engaging learning experiences for students through its online discussion boards and multi-media functionality. Convenience and accessibility are also greatly improved through the allowance of electronic submission of work, as well as the ability to review lessons and documents provided in a given class. Canvas integrates with many services the district currently uses, such as Google Apps and Turn It In. Additionally, staff members have the ability to collaborate seamlessly when developing curriculum. Canvas is a closed ecosystem; all information within it is secure and only accessible through a district-provisioned account. Canvas LMS is widely used within San Mateo Community College District, California State University system, University of California system and at Stanford University. In an effort to simplify access, the district has set parent usernames and passwords to be the same with the services listed below. These usernames and passwords were sent to families in April prior to the Outline Information Update. Accounts will be available when school resumes in August.

System What it Does Web Address Canvas Learning management system for homework, grades, and Sequoia.instructure.com other important course information Infinite Campus Portal for transcript, grades at reporting periods, Portal.seq.org attendance, deposit money in food services accounts, pay fines, etc.

Canvas and Infinite Campus have apps for your smartphone or tablet device; these are available in both the iTunes store and Google Play store.

Vienen Cambios Importantes en 2017: CANVAS Reeplaza School Loop

El Distrito de Sequoia Union High School se complace en anunciar que para el año académico 2017-2018 y los siguientes estamos cambiando de School loop a Canvas LMS (Learning Mangement System). Como el campo educativo continua evolucionando, es siempre el anhelo del distrito proveer a los estudiantes, personal y padres con los mejores recursos para preparar a nuestros graduados para ser ciudadanos productivos en una sociedad global. Canvas proporciona experiencias de aprendizaje ricas y atractivas para los estudiantes a través de sus foros de discusión en línea y funcionalidad multimedia. La conveniencia y accesibilidad también son enormemente mejorados al permitir enviar el trabajo electrónicamente, como también la habilidad de revisar las lecciones y documentos recibidos en una clase dada. Canvas se integra con muchos servicios que el distrito actualmente usa, como Google Apps y Turn It In. Adicionalmente, los miembros del personal tienen la habilidad para colaborar sin problemas al desarrollar el curriculum. Canvas es un ecosistema cerrado: toda la información contenida en el, es segura y accesible solamente a través de una cuenta provista por el distrito. Canvas LMS es ampliamente utilizado dentro del Distrito del Colegio Comunitario de San Mateo, el Sistema de la Universidad Estatal de California, el Sistema de Universidad de California y la Universidad Stanford. En un esfuerzo para simplificar el acceso, el distrito ha creado los nombres de usuario y contraseñas de los padres para que sean igual a los de los servicios enlistados a continuación. Esos nombres de usuario y contraseñas fueron enviados a las familias en abril antes de la actualización de la información en linea. Las cuentas estarán disponibles cuando se reanude la escuela en agosto.

Sistema Qué hace Dirección Web

Canvas Sistema de manejo de aprendizaje para la tarea Sequoia.instructure.com Portal para boleta de calificaciones, reporte de calificaciones por Portal.seq.org Infinite Campus periodo, asistencia, depósito de dinero para cuentas de servicios de comida, pago de multas, etc.

Canvas e Infinite Campus tienen apps para tu smartphone o tableta: están disponibles en ambos iTunes store y Google Play store.

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Get Involved! Woodside Parent Organizations Woodside High School parent Woodside High School Athletic Boosters Teacher Student Association (PTSA) Foundation (WHSF) Organization (ABO)

What We Do The Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) The Woodside High School ABO supports all athletic programs works to bring the home and the school into closer Foundation funds strategic at Woodside High School. We are relationship and to coordinate the educational grants for smaller class sizes and committed to creating an outstand- efforts of parents, teachers and students. Parents enhanced curriculum, student ing sports experience for students. in particular are urged to join the PTSA and share support services, professional We believe that athletics prepares their ideas, talents, and time. development and teacher grants students for our competitive multi- to support classrooms projects cultural society, promotes school so that ALL Woodside students spirit, and contributes to the posi- benefit from a strong founda- tive environment at Woodside High tion of educational excellence. School.

Key Fundraisers Membership Annual Campaign Participation Drive Look for various PTSA fundraisers throughout the Spring Auction Annual Hit-A-Thon year. Crab Feed Spirit Wear

Key Events/Activities The Communicat (schools newsletter mailed Annual Campaign Crab Feed – Saturday, February 3, home) and the Weekly Update Spring Auction on May 5, 2018 2018 Parent Education Workshops Hit-a-Thon, Saturday, March 24, PTSA Scholarships to graduating seniors 2018 Parent volunteers and refreshments at school Sports Awards Nights - December 6, functions 2017; March 8, 2018; May 17, 2018 Apples for Teachers Grants (grants for teachers) Staff appreciation luncheons and seasonal treats The PTSA supports Class Committees as they build community within their class, support the greater mission of the PTSA at Woodside and work to fundraise to support a safe and sober grad night experience. How You Can Help Become a PTSA member Make a meaningful donation to Donate to the ABO during our par- Volunteer for PTSA activities the Annual Campaign ticipation drive Become a Board Member Support the Spring Auction by Join our board donating an item, coming to the Help organize events event, and bidding online Serve as team parent Take pictures of Woodside’s sports and send them to the webmaster Contact Info President Charmaine McCrystal President: Lucia Tedesco President Michelle Bellomo [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] woodsidehs-ptsa.org www.whsfoundation.org www.woodsideathletics.org

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Help make your student’s time at Woodside more memorable and rewarding

Drama Boosters Music Boosters What We Do The WHS Drama Boosters supports and promotes all The Music Boosters strengthens and supports the Music aspects of the performing arts program at Woodside Department and Programs at Woodside, including the High School including Show Choir, stagecraft and Wildcat Marching Band, Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, Vocal production management. Ensemble and String Orchestra. We help raise money to send our music groups to and provide logistical support for parades, competitions and events throughout the year. Key Fundraisers Music Department Dinner Concert on Friday, February 16, 2018

Key Events/Activities Woodside’s Got Talent -- Home football games Performance Date.: 10/5 Redwood City Annual PortFest – October 7 Evening of Theatre - Santa Cruz Band Review – October 21 Performance Dates: 11/17 & 11/18 Selby Lane Halloween Parade – October 31 Spring Musical - Redwood City Veteran’s Day Parade – November 11 Performance Dates: 3/116-18, 3/23-24 CSM Jazz Festival – November 17 Drama Student Production - Performance Date: 5/22 Redwood City Hometown Holidays – December 2 Music Department Winter Concert – December 7 CMEA Jazz Festival – January 20 Reno Jazz Festival – April 27-29 Music Department Spring Concert – May 3 How You Can Help Join Drama Boosters and attend meetings. Please come to the monthly meetings on the first Help with drama productions. Wednesday of the month at 7 pm at the Music Room for important information - Help bring instruments to Help with concessions. performances, concession sales, get involved in planning Advertise your business in the Spring Musical the Dinner concert fundraiser, solicit donations and Program. sponsorship, promote our concerts and events to family, Attend and promote the events in the greater friends, and co-workers. community.

Contact Info Group Website: Holly Tabor @ [email protected] and Jackie Ward www.whsdramaboosters.com @ [email protected] Michelle Ayoob [email protected]

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Woodside High School Foundation Starts the School Year with Record Funding for Academic Programs

With an outpouring of generosity from Woodside High School families, faculty, alumni and community partners, the Woodside High School Foundation broke records last year, raising over $1 million to expand and enrich academic programs for all WHS students. Those funds are already going to work now as the school year opens to:  Renovate the library to make it a refreshed, flexible learning space  Reduce class sizes in more than 60 classrooms, including core subjects in the social sciences, math, and English and Advanced and AP courses  Expand electives, including the Urban Debate League and Entrepreneurship courses  Support a second College and Career Counselor to support our students though the college application and enrollment process  Provide equipment for STEM and digital arts programs “This year, we’re excited to welcome students for the first time to the STEM building, and the purchase of state-of-the-art science and engineering equipment was a result of funding provided by the Woodside High School Foundation,” says Principal Diane Burbank. “Smaller class sizes give our WHS more individual support that is so important to learning on all levels, from core to advanced placement classes. So many of the expanded opportunities we see every day at Woodside High School are a direct result of our partnership with the Foundation.” We cannot continue funding these enriching opportunities for our students without YOU and YOUR HELP! The Woodside High School Foundation is a volunteer-run organization of parents that works year round to supplement public funding and expand the educational experience for all students at Woodside High School. We raise money through our Annual Fund campaign in the fall and the Spring Auction. Please see www.whsfoundation.org for more information.

As we kick off our annual campaign, please look for the annual report and appeal coming in your mailbox in September. Then give generously at any amount you can afford to provide Woodside High School students with the opportunities to succeed in high school and beyond. Our students are counting on you!

The 20th Annual Spring Auction has been an unprecedented success: with the support of parents, students, and community members, we raised more than $340,000 for Woodside students! If you missed your chance to sign up for our fabulous buy-in parties and events, here is your opportunity! We still have spots left for few selected events. Go to www.whsfoundation.org/auction.html to sign up, and hurry, space is limited!

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News from the Athletic Department and Athletes of the Year Congratulations to our male and female athletes of the Year, seniors Marcelous Chester-Riley and Fallon Falore. Marcelous was a standout on the football field for four years and Fallon was a lynchpin for two sports, soccer and track. Marcelous will be taking his talents to the Univeristy of Southern Virginia and Fallon will be heading up to Boise State. Good luck to all of our senior athletes, thank you for the many memories you have brought to Woodside over the past four years! Over the summer numerous activities will be taking place on campus related to athletics: the Woodside Football Camp, Basketball and Volleyball open gym (including a clinic for middle school students in mid-July). Physical upgrades will take place in the Large Gym with a refinished floor and the swimming pool, which will have lights. Please remember to complete your athletic registration for 2017-18 by having your physical completed and registering on Sports Net, relevant links can be found on ‘Athletic Department Site’: http://www.woodsidehs.org/ATHLETICS/Athletic- Department/index.html. Please set your calendar for Wednesday, August 9th for the 4th annual ‘Athletic Kick-Off and BBQ’ sponsored by our Athletic Boosters Organization, festivities will begin at 5pm on Bradley Field. Remember that Fall Sports can begin on August 4th, check with relevant coaches for exact dates and times to begin gearing up for 2017-18! Enjoy your summer - go ‘Cats!!!! Chuck Velschow, Athletic Director

Welcome back to WHS for the 2017-18 school year! As many of you know our fall sports are already underway! The primary role of the Woodside High School Athletics Booster Organization (ABO) is to provide financial resources to help Woodside High School provide a comprehensive and high- quality sports program for our student athletes. The district provides funding for facilities, coaches, referees, transportation (some), but in fact, little money is available for basic sports supplies such as balls, nets, uniforms, helmets and other protective equipment, etc. Major purchases are typically not covered so the ABO helps fund items such as new water polo cages, a state of the art timing system for track, pitching machines, wrestling and cheer mats, and other capital equipment that can dramatically improve the quality of the Athletic program. The ABO adopted a new fund-raising approach last year whereby a player's parents and other donors were asked to contribute in two primary ways: directed donation by-sport, and un-directed for the general benefit of the athletics programs at Woodside. Below is a short financial update from last year, highlighting the $125k in total funds ($70k team-directed donations + $55k in ABO grants) we raised and passed through to our sports teams. Very importantly, with the launch of our new website last year and going forward, the ABO now strives to conduct all interactions online. This vastly simplifies life record keeping for the ABO and is much more convenient for you! We ask all families PLEASE to log on to the ABO site: http://www.woodsideathletics.org and register by creating an account for your family and athletes. You can make/manage all transactions using a credit card (donations/payments), and will stay informed. Plus, the account provides you a convenient record of all this information. Families can also visit our online store and purchase Spirit Wear! If you already have an account, simply log on now (at the start of the school year) and confirm or update your info so it is current and accurate for THIS academic year. The ABO is a volunteer-based organization and we are always looking for help! There are a number of ways to become involved. Please let us know by signing up on our website or emailing us directly. We look forward to an even more successful fundraising year for our athletic program and student athletes! Go Wildcats! Sincerely,

Michelle Bellomo ABO President [email protected]

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(Continued from page 14) Thursday, Oct. 19 Monday, Oct. 23 Friday, Oct. 27 Guidance & College Info SSC/SDMC Athletic Registration Deadline Wednesday, Oct. 19 Night for Freshmen, Soph & 4-6 pm, MUR Conf. Rm. for Winter Sports SAAP Parent Project Parents Saturday, Oct. 28 5:30 pm, MUR 7 pm, MUR Wednesday, Oct. 25 SAAP Parent Project ACT Test and Saturday, Oct. 21 5:30 pm, MUR Monday, Oct. 30 Music Dept. @ Santa Cruz Athletic Boosters and Winter Sports Practice Begins 7 pm, MUR Conf. Rm. Band Review Drama Boosters Mtg. 7 pm, Wildcat Rm.

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Drama Important Upcoming dates

Boosters

Welcome to the 2017-18 school year! Drama Boosters are looking forward to continuing the momentum with another exciting year. We welcome you to join us at our monthly meetings (7pm in the Wildcat Room on the last Wednesday of every month) as well as seek out fun ways to participate in the performing arts productions put on by the Woodside High School Drama Department. Our success is in large part due to our amazing volunteers! Experience not required. Some volunteer opportunities for both students and parents include: Set Building Costuming Make-up/Hair Sound and Lighting Concessions Promotions/Marketing Here are some important dates you will want to put on your calendar: Fall Production (Evening of Theater): September 6 & 7 - Auditions after school November 13-16 Tech Week November 17-18 - Performances in PAC Talent Show (Woodside’s Got Talent): September 21 - Auditions after school October 4 - Dress Rehearsal October 5 - Performance in PAC Spring Musical (TBD) Jan. 11 - All Company/Parent meeting in PAC March 10 -15 - Tech Week & Dress Rehearsal March 16-18 & 23-24 - Performance in PAC Student Drama Production: May 22 - Performance in the PAC Our first meeting this year will be on August 30th. This meeting will be held off-campus at the home of a Drama Booster family. We will have time to socialize as well as take care of some business in preparation for the earliest upcoming activities. Come visit our booth during Arena Check-in for more details. For any further questions, please contact Michelle Ayoob at [email protected]. Congratulations to our 2017 Senior Drama Boosters Scholarship winners. We wish you much success as you begin a new adventure! Natalie Finander Devin Hicks Chase Hovden Sarah Rodriguez Soto All important dates and events will be available on our website at www.whsdramaboosters.org and in the weekly PTSA Newsletter. We’re looking forward to another great year! GO WILDCATS!

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Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year!! We are so excited for a great year of Music Boosters and the music programs at Woodside High School! Please keep an Music eye out for information about upcoming events through our Shutterfly Account. Also, please like our Facebook Page: Woodside High School Music Boosters. Boosters Please email [email protected] if you would like to be added to our email list and Shutterfly list. Key Dates for Students: Marching Band Camp: Monday August 7 – Wednesday August at 8 am – 3 pm. Stay tuned for more information. Friday August 11: Uniform Fitting, 8-11 am Wednesday August 9: First Music Boosters Meeting, 7 pm, location TBD Friday August 11: Music Boosters BBQ (all groups and families!), location and TBD Key Dates for Parents: There will be a mandatory parent meeting for all parents with students in the Music Programs. The first meeting will be Wednesday September 6 at 7 pm in the Music Room of the PAC. Please plan to attend, as we will discuss the plans for the year, including key dates and events. This will also be a meeting of the Music Boosters, the parent group that supports all of the music programs. We usually meet the first Wednesday of the month at 7. We really want to encourage everyone to attend these meetings. Sign up to help bring instruments to performances, concession sales, get involved in planning the Dinner concert fundraiser, solicit donations and sponsorship, promote our concerts and events to family, friends, and co-workers. We welcome fresh ideas and new parents. If you have any questions, or want to know how you or your student can get involved, feel free to reach out to Holly Tabor at [email protected] or Jackie Ward at [email protected]. Go Wildcats!

Welcome back Wildcats! Bienvenidos de regreso Gatos We hope you had a great summer. Below are the Salvajes! Administrative Vice Principal student assignments for Esperamos que hayan tenido un buen verano. A the 2017-2018. continuación están los estudiantes asignados a los Subdirectores Académicos para el 2017-2018. See you soon at Arena Check-In! !Nos vemos durante Arena Check-in! Students with last names A-L – Mr. Alvaro Calderon earned his BA in Sociology and Estudiantes con apellidos A-L – Spanish and his Masters in Education from San Jose El Sr. Álvaro Calderón obtuvo su Licenciatura en State. He also started on the Division 1 men's soccer Sociología y Español y su Maestría en Educación en la team that qualified for the NCAA soccer tournament! Universidad Estatal de San José. También participo en la He earned his counseling credential from San Jose State División 1 del equipo de hombres de soccer que clasifico and worked as a counselor in San Jose and Los Gatos para el torneo de la NCAA! El obtuvo de la Universidad Estatal de San José su credencial como consejero y trabajo before coming to WHS. His work responsibilities como consejero en San José y Los Gatos antes de venir a include athletics and student support services for student WHS. Sus responsabilidades incluyen atletismo y servicios last names A - L. de apoyo para estudiantes con apellidos de la A - L. Students with last names M-Z – Estudiantes con apellidos M-Z – Ms. Wendy Porter earned her BA in Economics and her La Sra. Wendy Porter obtuvo su licenciatura en Economía y Masters in Education from Stanford University. She su Maestría en Educación de la Universidad Stanford. Ella grew up in Davis and was a champion swimmer in high creció en Davis y fue campeona de natación en la school. She's a long-time Wildcat, having taught social preparatoria. Ella es por mucho tiempo Gato Salvaje, studies for 25 years, served 15 of those years as enseno ciencias sociales durante 25 años, sirvió 15 de ellos department chair, and five years as athletic director como jefe de departamento, y cinco anos como directora de before becoming an administrator. Her work atletismo antes de convertirse en administradora. Su responsibilities include Special Education and student responsabilidades incluyen Educación Especial y servicios support services for student last names M - Z. de apoyo para estudiantes con apellidos M - Z.

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Connect with WHS – Be a Guest Speaker in Engineering or Computer Science If you are an engineer or have a career in information technology, we would like to have you come speak to students. Each month, we will invite professionals into the classroom to share industry insight or new technologies that you might be working on. Our schedule is flexible and we will find a day that works best for you. Please email Faith Velschow ([email protected]) if you would like to come speak. Inspire a student - Help students and young people grow.  Build a strong community - Increase morale within your company and with your neighbors.

 Promote your industry – Develop your future workforce with local employees

Where: Green Academy Be a Business Technology Academy STEM-Engineering When: 2017-2018 school year Career Program begins early November and concludes in May Mentor 1-2 contacts each month What: Want to make a difference in a teenager’s life? Had a mentor that impacted you? We are looking for mentors to share career information with juniors. Easy communication through email, phone and in person has a lasting impact on a student. Why: Build a stronger community Inspire a student Promote your industry How: To learn more about these programs, go to: http:// www.woodsidehs.org/ Contact Faith Velschow Mentor Program Director 650-591-7502 (office) 650-464-1162 (cell) [email protected]

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Local High School Paper Woodside World Now Online UC Riverside’s California Digital Newspaper Collection expands to include local high school paper in searchable archive.

(May, 2017) WOODSIDE, Calif. – Woodside High School’s paper Woodside World recently became the first high school newspaper in California to be digitized and added to the massive California Digital Newspaper Collection (CDNC), according to Brian Geiger, Director of the University of California, Riverside’s Center for Bibliographical Studies & Research, which manages the CDNC.

The CDNC now contains past printed issues of Woodside World from 1959 to 2009, before the paper converted to digital copies. Anyone interested in taking a glimpse into the past or a walk down memory lane is encouraged to explore these issues at http://cdnc.ucr.edu.

The CDNC launched in 2007 to provide the public an online database that is text searchable and free to use. It now contains over 2 million pages from newspapers around the state, from the very first paper, the Californian, started in 1846, to contemporary titles delivered as PDFs. All issues are preserved as high- resolution TIFF images and processed to be fully text-searchable.

“Small newspapers and libraries increasingly cannot afford the cost of microfilming these publications,” said Geiger. “We see collecting PDFs as a way to save California’s printed history. We’re targeting small local weeklies, the ones that are least likely to be saving their papers.”

Previous Woodside HS journalism teacher Jenny Bratton spearheaded the project two years ago with a teacher grant from the Woodside High School Foundation. She enlisted her journalism students to sort through hundreds of existing issues of The Woodside World, which was the close equivalent to 2,000 pages . The issues were then shipped to Backstage Library Works in Bethlehem, PA., where each page was scanned to create archival digital images. Those images were then digitized following standards established by the Library of Congress to generate searchable digital files.

“We hope to include other high schools papers in the future,” said Geiger. “They are of course of interest to school alumni. More generally, researchers interested in exploring issues like student activism benefit from having access to multiple titles searchable in one archive.”

The CDNC is currently working with the California State Library to digitize at least one title per county up through 1923. They also regularly partner with local institutions to digitize their newspapers. And they have an ongoing partnership with Ancestry.com, which to date has digitized over 4 million pages that will be included in the CDNC.

The physical paper issues of the Woodside World were donated to the Historical Society and are now being housed in archival boxes to preserve them for posterity. They are available for public viewing by appointment.

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Welcome Back Class of 2018! This is our year and it's going to be great! The focus of our efforts this year will be to prepare for a successful Graduation and Grad Night. This amazing night has been in the works since freshman year. Although this event, which helps celebrate graduation in a safe and fun way, may seem a long way off, future grads need to act now for the best price! Grad Night June 8, 2018 Look for our table at Arena Check-in Tuesday, August 15 to purchase your tickets for $50. The price will go up in December. Any questions? Please contact Naomi at [email protected]

Student Body Order Form 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 Students who purchase a PAL sticker receive discounts on sporting events, dances, yearbook, and parking passes. 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. Parking passes are available on a first come basis. Support Student Activities Ever go to a game or purchased a dance ticket and wondered where is this money going? Money raised through the purchase of PAL stickers, as well as ticket sales from sports and dances go to Student Activities which supports ALL students at Woodside. Over the years Student Activities has paid for officials for all athletics, supported lunchtime intramurals, provided supplies to students in need of assistance and has sponsored a variety of events for students. Student Activities is happy to support all the students at Woodside High School. Thank you to everyone who comes out the games or gives their student money to go to the dance. SAVE THE DATE Homecoming Dance October 14, 2017 7:30-10:30 pm Winter Dance February 10, 2018 7:30-10:30 pm Prom April 21, 2018 8:00-11:30 pm

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