August/September 2014 Woodside High School Newsletter www.woodsidehs.org August-October Events For a full listing of Woodside High events, visit the website at www.woodsidehs.org/-calendar/. Thursday, Aug. 14 Freshmen Parent Night 101 7 pm, PAC Friday, Aug. 15 Fall Sports Practices Begin Saturday, Aug. 16 Freshman Arena Check-In Location: New Gym 9 am to Noon Student ID & Yearbook photos will be taken Monday, Aug. 18 Arena Check-In: Location: New Gym 12th Grade: 9 am- 11 am 11th Grade: 11 am 1 pm 10 Grade: 4 pm-7 pm Student ID & Yearbook photos will be taken Tuesday, Aug. 19 First Day of School (Periods 0-7) 8 am Friday, Aug. 22 Fall Sports Packets due Monday, Sept. 1 Labor Day, No School Tuesday, Sept. 2 PTSA Meeting 7 pm, MUR Conf. Room and The Big Read Wednesday, Sept. 3 Back-to-School Night 6:30 pm Social, 7:00 Classes begin September 3-12 California Scholarship Federation Applications available in Rm D-9 Monday, Sept. 8 SSC/SDMC 4 pm-6 pm, MUR Conf. Room (Continued on page 2) New Administration Team and Arena Check-In Welcome back! As you are enjoying your last summer days, click on the website link for the required summer reading for every single student (aka The BIG READ) and for additional reading for those students enrolled in advanced standing and Advanced Placement. Because belonging is a primary focus to start our school year, WHS conducts summer reading that everyone one on campus completes. The energy that will result out of reading the same titles and participating in the same book discussion groups helps me set the academic tone and the emotional momentum for the school year for students and for staff. In true WHS fashion, these titles were selected by student voice. Hard copy books and e-books are available for check out from WHS library and the public library. Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell (nonfiction with case studies that shed light on how people achieve success) Breaking Through by Francisco Jiminez (follows last summer s most popular Big Read selection, The Circuit) In Cold Blood by Truman Capote (read this scary one with a flashlight!) The Fault in Our Stars by John Green (don t settle for seeing the movie!) I am welcoming some veteran Wildcats to administrative positions. They bring a wealth of positive history with and knowledge about our students and campus to their new positions. New AVP Wendy Porter (administrative vice-principal) will be working with student last name M Z alongside veteran AVP Alvaro Calderon working with student last names A L. New Athletic director Chuck Velschow and assistant athletic director Erin Kilty will be working with our student athletes. All their offices are in the admin building near the bus circle. Read elsewhere in the Communicat about the teachers new to WHS. The larger teaching staff is due to enrollment growth of about 100 students (approximately 1900 total enrollment), teachers graduating to retirement or other life choices, and class size reduction generously funded by the Foundation. From Principal Diane Burbank Adentro encontrara traducción al español las noticias de la administración de WHS For a smooth start to the school year, review the superintendent s mailing that you received last spring that included my letter with dates and times for arena check-in. The arena check-in information is also posted on our website. I look forward to seeing you at the all important arena check-in in August (your students gets their schedule!) and later at Back-to-School Night on Wednesday, September 4, 6:30 pm (you meet your students teachers!). Communicat is published as a courtesy of the Woodside High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)
(Continued from page 1) Tuesday, Sept. 9 WHS Foundation Meeting 7 pm, MUR Conf. Room Sept. 9-10 Fall Play Auditions 3:10 pm 5 pm Wednesday, Sept. 10 Mandatory Music Department Parent Meeting 7 pm Thursday, Sept. 11 Aspirations Day and Woodside Foundation Auction Meeting 7 pm Wildcat Room Friday, Sept. 12 California Scholarship Federation applications due to Ms. Matavulj in Rm D-9. Saturday, Sept 13 ACT Test Tuesday, Sept. 16 Senior Parent Meeting 7 pm and Junior Parent Meeting 7 pm Wednesday, Sept. 17 College Info Night for Seniors &Parents 7 pm, MUR and Athletic Booster Organization (ABO) Meeting 7 pm, MUR Conf. Room Friday, Sept 19 End of Q1 Progress Reports Monday, Sept. 22 SSC/SDMC 4 pm-6 pm, MUR Conf. Room Tuesday, Sept. 23 Freshman Parent Meeting 7 pm and Sophomore Parent Meeting 7 pm Wednesday, Sept. 24 Drama Boosters Meeting 7 pm, Wildcat Room Thursday, Sept. 25 Talent Show Auditions 3:30 pm, PAC (Continued on page 14) Nuevo equipo de administración y Arena Check-In! Bienvenidos! Mientras disfrutan sus últimos días de verano, visiten la página web para ver la lista de los libros que requerimos que todos los estudiantes lean (conocido como The BIG READ) y para la lectura adicional de los estudiantes que estarán tomando clases avanzadas. Porque para empezar el año escolar, el sentir que pertenecemos será nuestro enfoque primordial. WHS requiere que todos en la escuela From Principal Diane Burbank leamos durante el verano. La energía que resultara porque todos leímos los mismos títulos y participaremos en grupos para discutir lo leído me ayudo a poner el tono académico para el año escolar para los estudiantes y el personal. En una manera muy al estilo de WHS, los títulos fueron escogidos por los estudiantes. Libros y e-books están disponibles en la biblioteca de WHS y la biblioteca pública. Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell (no ficción con casos de estudio que dan un poco de luz a la manera en la que la gente han tenido logros) Breaking Through by Francisco Jiminez (continuación al libro que leímos el verano pasado, The Circuit) In Cold Blood by Truman Capote (lean este con una linterna!) The Fault in Our Stars by John Green (no vallan a veer solo la pelicula!) Estoy dando la bienvenida a unos veteranos Wildcats a la posición de administración. Ellos traen una positiva historia con conocimiento acerca de los estudiantes y nuestra escuela a su nueva posición. La nueva sub directora Wendy Porter (su-directora de administración) estará trabajando con los estudiantes con apellidos de la M a la Z junto con director veterano Alvaro Calderón que trabajara con los estudiantes con apellidos de la A L. El nuevo director de atletismo Chuck Velschow con el director asistente de atletismo Erin Kilty estará trabajando con los estudiantes atletas. Sus oficinas están en el edificio de administración cerca del círculo de autobuses. Lean en este mismo Communicat sobre los nuevos maestros de WHS. El gran número de personal es por el crecimiento de unos 100 estudiantes más (aproximadamente 1900 en total), maestros graduándose a su retiro u otras opciones en sus vidas, y reducciones de alumnos por clase gracias a la generosidad de la Fundación. Para un inicio escolar suave, revisen el folleto que mando el superintendente en la primavera pasada que incluye mi carta y los días y horarios para Arena Check-In. La información sobre Arena Check-In también se encuentra en nuestra página web. Espero verlos a todos ustedes durante nuestra importante Arena Check-In en Agosto (cuando su hijo/a recibirá su horario escolar) y después en la noche de regreso a la escuela el miércoles, 4 de septiembre a las 6:30pm (conocerán a los maestros de sus hijos/as!). 2 August/September 2014 Communicat
Welcome Our New Teachers, New Courses, New AP Courses & Career Technical Education Information Welcome back Wildcats! I am looking forward to another school year filled with your successful and productive endeavors. I joined WHS twenty years ago when I was hired to fill a position as science teacher. That position expanded and evolved into titles as Data Team Coordinator, Student Activities Director, and Shared Decision-Making Facilitator before I was selected for the Instructional Vice Principal (IVP) position six years ago. As IVP, my primary responsibilities include oversight of the Academic Core-Programs, Curriculum Development and Alignment, Standardized Testing, Guidance Department, Professional Development, Department Chairs, Hiring Staff Members and Title I funds. Woodside High School Continues to Foster the 8 Conditions of Student Success We believe every student wants to be successful, and WHS is committed to helping students identify their goals and supporting students to reach their goals. BELONGING: Being an important part of a group, while understanding you are special for who you are From Instructional Vice Principal Diane Mazzei BIG READ: You still have time to read one of the four summer reading books: The Fault in Our Stars, In Cold Blood, The Outliers, and Boarder Crossings. We require ALL WHS students to read one of the summer reading books and to participate in the BIG READ held on Tuesday, September 2, 2014. The combined efforts of the guidance department, department chairs, students and parents have resulted in a master schedule that is student-driven. 99.8% of all WHS students receive their first choice of elective courses! Woodside High School excels at offering a college preparatory program comprised of a rigorous, comprehensive, and standards-based curriculum. This summer, Woodside welcomed a new Summer Math Acceleration pre-calculus course for students to hone their trigonometry skills This course was sponsored by the Woodside High School Foundation. New courses added in 2014-2015: The Joy and Beauty of Computing (Computer Science course designed by UC Berkeley and taught by WHS teacher Connie Chen). AP Studio Art taught by Julie Marten and Sarah Crecelius. We increased the number of Advanced Standing (AS) and Advanced Placement (AP) sections offered and reduced class sizes in core courses and AS/AP courses. The Career Technical Education (CTE) programs are fully committed to helping prepare students for both college and careers through pathway programs that integrate academic knowledge with technical/occupational knowledge and experience. WHS CTE pathways include: Digital Visual Performing Arts, Business Technology and Green Academies, Engineering Robotics Technology, Health Professions, and Culinary Arts. Woodside will be able to meet the student demand for CTE elective classes by offering seven sections of Digital Photography, four sections of Audio Production I/II, four sections of Engineering Robotics Technology, two sections of AP Computer Science, and two sections of computer Science. SPRINGBOARD FOR HEROES: Having someone who believes in you and who is there when you need them We are proud to introduce you to our new faculty members for the 2014-2015 school year: Digital Visual And Performing Arts Sarah Crecelius: Grand Canyon University, Phoenix AZ, Masters of Education in Curriculum & Instruction. Millikin University, Decatur, IL, Bachelor in Art Education with an Emphasis in Ceramics, Painting, and Drawing. Teaching (Continued on page 4) August/September 2014 Communicat 3
(Continued from page 3) Experience: All levels of Ceramics, Contemporary Art Appreciation, Global Issues & Art Perspectives at Pine Creek High School in Colorado Springs, CO for nine years. English Department Jascha Dolan: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, Bachelor of Arts in Literature with an Emphasis on Education; English Credential. Teaching Experience: English I, English II, English II Honors at Oakleaf High School in Orange Park, FL. for two years. AP Language & Composition, 10th grade College Prep & AP Honors English, 9 & 10 grade English at Valley Center High School in San Diego, CA for seven years. Darcy O Brien-Holt: Emory University, Atlanta GA, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary English. Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA, Bachelor of Arts in English with a Minor in Political Science; English Credential. Teaching Experience: 12 th grade English, 10 th grade Honors English and AP English & Composition at Wakefield High School in Arlington, VA for four years. 11 th grade English, 10 th grade English and 9 th grade Honors English at Los Alamitos High School in Los Alamitos, CA for four years. Marissa Potts: Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, Master of Arts in Educational Administration. Walden University, Master of Science in Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment. Single Subject Teaching Credential in English. California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA, Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. Teaching Experience: 9 th grade English, 10 th grade English, 10 th grade Honors English, 12 th grade English at Prospect High School for seven years. Math Department Molly McNinch: University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics. Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont, CA, Single Subject Teaching Credential in Math. Teaching Experience: 6 th and 7 th grade math at Hillview Middle School for one year. Science Department Alyssa Lu: Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont, CA, Masters of Arts in Teaching, Science; Science Credential. Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, Bachelor of Science, Combined Science. Teaching Experience: Chemistry and Integrated Science at Mills High School in Burlingame for one year. Science Specialist at Sandpiper/ Redwood Shores Elementary School in Redwood Shores for one year. Social Science Department Jose Campos: San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA, Master of Arts in Education Administration. University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, Master of Arts in Education. University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology with minor in Education; Social Science Credential. Teaching Experience: World History at City, Arts & Technology High School in San Francisco for four years. Kelly Dolan: Doctorate in Polar Studies, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom; Social Science Credential. University of Oxford, United Kingdom, Masters of Science, Biodiversity Conservation & Management. University of California Los Angeles, CA Bachelor of Arts, in Geography. Teaching Experience: Teaching Assistant, University of Cambridge Gepgraphy Department, Cambridge, UK; Woodside High School for one year. Kelsey Theriault: Stanford University, Stanford, CA, Master of Arts in Education; Single Subject Teaching Credential in Social Science. Lafayette College, Easton, PA, Bachelor in Arts in History. Student Teaching Experience: Social Studies at Sequoia High School in Redwood City for one year. Special Education Heidi Aiken: Notre Dame de Namur University, Masters of Arts in Special Education; San Francisco State University, Bachelor of Arts in English; Clear CA State Mild-Moderate (K-12) Special Education Credential, Highly Qualified- Multiple Subjects. Jayanthi Mehta: California State University Stanislaus, Turlock, CA, Master of Science in Genetic Counseling. Wright State University, Dayton, OH, Master of Arts in Special Education. Banglaore University, Bangalore, India, Bachelor of (Continued on page 5) 4 August/September 2014 Communicat
(Continued from page 4) Science in Child Development. Teaching Experience: Special Education Teacher at San Mateo High School for two years. Resource Specialist at Borel Middle School for two years. SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT: Being recognized for many different types of success, including hard work and being a good person Woodside High School has again made it into the prestigious list of the top 1500 High Schools in the country according to Newsweek Magazine, June 2014. WHS was named a Qualigia Demonstration Site in 2014 LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY: Making your own decisions and accepting responsibility for those choices Plan on using the Infinite Campus parent portal throughout the year to stay current with your student s performance and attendance. Infinite campus (IC) pre-arena Check-in. Please log in to IC to complete the mandatory online portion of Arena Check-in. We are not accommodating any additional course changes at this point in time. Class schedules will not be available through IC, nor will they be mailed. Students will receive their 2014-15 class schedule when they successfully complete Arena Check-in, which will be held in the new gym. SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE: Being excited to try new things, even when you are not sure if you will be good at them High school is a time for exploration, so it's important to do just that. Join clubs, athletic teams, volunteer, and get involved in other school activities. How else will you know what you're good at or what you enjoy if you don't try new things? Meet with your guidance counselor early in the year, and as often as necessary to learn about new opportunities, and give them a try. Your student s assigned guidance counselor is listed on the official schedule received at Arena Check-in. Although you are welcome to telephone, you may find it convenient to reach your student s guidance counselor by email: The Guidance Office reopened on August 1, 2014. Francisco Negri, Head Guidance Counselor, fnegri@seq.org Elaine Dessus, edessus@seq.org Sharlett Downing, sdowning@seq.org Vickie Green, vgreen@seq.org Katrina Rubenstein, krubenstein@seq.org Sara Grace Vann, svann@seq.org Bilingual Parent Coordinator Maricela Lopez, Mlopez@seq.org 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. It s best to contact the teacher first before calling a guidance counselor or administrator. Use the Infinite Campus parent portal to stay current with your student s performance and attendance. Students who need intervention classes will be enrolled in a 7-period day. 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. August/September 2014 Communicat 5
Dando la Bienvenida a nuestros Nuevos Maestros, Nuevos Cursos, Nuevos Cursos Avanzados e Información sobre Carreras en Educación Técnica Bienvenidos Wildcats! Espero tener otro año escolar llenó de sus esfuerzos exitosos y productivos. Yo vine a WHS hace veinte años, cuando fui empleada para una posición como maestra de ciencias. Esa posición se expandió y evolucionó con títulos como Directora de Actividades de los Estudiantes, y Facilitadora del grupo Shared Decision-Making antes de ser seleccionada para ser Sub Directora de Instrucción (IVP) hace seis años. Como Sub Directora IVP, mis responsabilidades primarias incluyen vigilar los programas académicos, el desarrollar y planificar el currículum, exámenes estandarizados, Departamento de Guía y Consejería, Desarrollo Profesional, los diferentes departamentos y servicios del Título I. Woodside High School Continúa a fomentar el "8 Condiciones de éxito de los Estudiantes" Cada estudiante quiere ser exitoso, y WHS se ha comprometido a ayudar a los estudiantes a identificar sus objetivos y apoyar a los estudiantes a alcanzar sus objetivos. PERTENENCIA: Ser una parte importante de un grupo, pero entender que eres especial por lo que eres BIG READ: Todavía tienes tiempo de leer uno de los cuatro libros de este verano: The Fault in Our Stars, In Cold Blood, The Outliers y Boarder Crossings. Requerimos que TO- DOS los estudiantes de WHS lean uno de los libros para ser parte del BIG READ que se llevara a cabo el martes, 2 de septiembre, 2014. Los esfuerzos combinados del departamento de orientación, encargados de cada departamento, los estudiantes y los padres, han dado como resultado un horario pensando en los estudiantes. Un 99,8 % de todos los estudiantes WHS recibirán su primera elección de cursos electivos! Woodside High School se destaca por ofrecer un programa preparatorio universitario compuesto por un riguroso y completo, y programa basado en el currículo estandarizado. Este verano, Woodside empezó un nuevo curso de Matemáticas Acelerada de Pre-Calculo, un curso para desarrollar más sus habilidades en trigonometría. Este curso es patrocinado por parte de la Fundación de Woodside High School. Nuevos cursos para el 2014-2015: Lo bello y divertido de la Computación (curso de Ciencia de Computación diseñado por UC Berkeley y ensenado por la maestra de WHS Connie Chen). Estudio de Arte Avanzado ensenado por Julie Marten y Sarah Crecelius. Aumentamos el número de clases Avanzadas (AS) y (AP) y reducimos el número de estudiantes en todas las clases, incluyendo cursos avanzados. Educación Técnica Profesional (CTE) son programas totalmente comprometidos a ayudar a los estudiantes a prepararse para los estudios universitarios y carreras mediante programas que integran conocimiento académico y técnico, como experiencia profesional. WHS CTE vías incluyen: Artes Visuales y Actuación, Academia Verde y la Tecnología Empresaria, Ingeniería y Tecnología Robótica, Profesiones de la Salud, y las Artes Culinarias TABLERO DE HÉROES: Woodside será capaz de satisfacer la demanda de los estudiantes de CTE clases optativas, ofreciendo siete secciones de la Fotografía Digital, cuatro secciones de Audio Producción I/II, cuatro secciones de Ingeniería Robótica Tecnología, dos secciones de AP Ciencias de la Computación, y dos secciones de Ciencias de la Computación. Tener a alguien que cree en ti y que está ahí cuando lo necesites Sub Directora de Instruccion Diane Mazzei Nos sentimos orgullosos de presentarles nuestros nuevos miembros de la facultad para el año escolar 2014-2015: Artes Digitales y Visuales Sarah Crecelius: Universidad Grand Canyon, Phoenix AZ, Maestría de Educación de Currículo e Instrucción. Universidad de Millikin, Decatur, IL, Licenciatura en Educación con énfasis en Cerámica, Pintura y Dibujo. Experiencia Docente: Todos (Continued on page 7) 6 August/September 2014 Communicat
(Continued from page 6) los niveles de Cerámica, Apreciación de Arte Contemporáneo, Cuestiones Mundiales & Perspectivas Artísticas en Pine Creek High School en Colorado Springs, CO por nueve año. Departamento de Inglés Jascha Dolan: Universidad Estatal de San Diego, San Diego CA, Licenciatura en Arte con énfasis en Educación, Credencial en Educación. Experiencia Docente: Ingles I, Ingles II, Ingles II con Honores en Oakleaf High School, en Orange Park, FL. Durante dos años. Lenguaje y Composición AP, Preparación Colegial y Ingles con Honores AP del 10mo grado, Ingles 9 & 10 grado en Valley Center High School, San Diego, CA por siete años. Darcy O Brien-Holt: Universidad Emory, Atlanta GA, Maestría en Artes en Educación, Ingles Secundario. Colegio Westmont, Santa Barbara CA, Licenciatura de Arte en Ingles con Ciencia Política; Credencial de Ingles. Experiencia Decente: Ingles del 12vo grado, Ingles con Honores del 10mo grado, Ingles AP y Composición en Wakefield High School en Arlington, VA por cuatro años, Ingles en el 11vo grado y Ingles con Honores del 9no grado en Los Alamitos High School en Alamitos CA por cuatro años. Marissa Potts: Universidad de Santa Clara, Santa Clara CA, Maestría en Administración en Educación. Universidad Walden, Maestría en el Currículo de Ciencia, Instrucción y Evaluación. Licenciatura de Artes de Literatura de Ingles. Experiencia Docente: Ingles en el 9no grado, Ingles en el 10mo grado, Ingles con Honores del 10mo grado, Ingles en el 12vo grado en Prospect High School por siete años. Departamento de Matemáticas Molly McNinch Universidad de California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz CA. Licenciatura en Matemáticas Universidad Notre Dame de Namur, Belmont CA. Credencial de Educación en Matemáticas. Experiencia Docente: matemáticas en el 6mo y 7mo en Hillview Middle School por un año. Departamento de Ciencia Alyssa Lu: Universidad Notre Dame de Namur, Belmont CA, Maestría en Educación, Ciencia; Credencial en Ciencia. Universidad de Santa Clara, Santa Clara CA, Licenciatura en Ciencia y Ciencia Combinadas. Experiencia Docente: Química y Ciencia Integrada en Mills High School en Burlingame por un ano. Especialista de Ciencia en Sandpiper/Redwood Shores Elementary School en Redwood Shores por un año. Departamento de Ciencias Sociales Jose Campos: Universidad Estatal de San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, Maestría en Administración de Educación. Universidad de California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, Licenciatura en Psicología con menores en la educación; Credencial Ciencias Sociales. Experiencia Docente: Historia, en City, Arts & Technology High School en San Francisco por cuatro años. Kelly Dolan: Doctorado en Estudios Polares, en la Universidad de Cambridge, en el Reino Unido; credencial de Ciencias Sociales. Universidad de Oxford, Reino Unido, Maestría de Ciencia, Conservación de la Biodiversidad y su Dirección. Universidad de California, Los Angeles, CA de Licenciatura de Geografía. Experiencia Docente: Profesor Asistente, de la Universidad de Cambridge Departamento de Geografía, Cambridge, Reino Unido; Woodside High School durante un año. Kelsey Theriault: Universidad de Stanford, Stanford, CA, Maestría en Educación; Credencial Docente en solo un sujeto, Ciencias Sociales. Lafayette College, Easton, PA, Licenciatura en Historia. Experiencia Docente Estudiante: Estudios Sociales en Sequoia High School en Redwood City durante un año. Educación Especial Heidi Aiken: Universidad Notre Dame de Namur, Maestría en Educación Especial; Universidad Estatal de San Francisco, Licenciatura en Inglés; Clear CA Estado Medio-Moderado (K-12) Credencial en Educación Especial, Altamente Calificada en Temas Múltiples. Jayanthi Mehta: Universidad del Estado de California Estanislao, Turlock, CA, Maestría de Ciencia en Asesoramiento Genético. Universidad Estatal Wright, Dayton, OH. Maestría en Educación Especial. Universidad Banglaore, Bangalore India, Licenciatura en Ciencias en el Desarrollo Infantil. Experiencia Docente: Profesor de Educación Especial en San Mateo High School por dos años. Especialista en Recursos de Borel Middle School por dos años. SENTIDO DE LOGRO: Ser reconocido por diferentes tipos de éxito, como trabajo duro y por ser una buena persona Woodside High School ha vuelto a estar en la prestigiosa lista de las 1500 mejores escuelas preparatorias en el país según Newsweek Magazine, junio del 2014. (Continued on page 8) August/September 2014 Communicat 7
(Continued from page 7) WHS ha sido nombrada un Sitio de Demostración del Programa Qualigia LIDERAZGO Y RESPONSABILIDAD: Tomar tus propias decisiones y asumir la responsabilidad de esas opciones Planea utilizar el portal para padres de Infinite Campus durante todo el año para mantenerse al día con los detalles de su estudiante y sus asistencias. Infinite campus (IC) Antes de Arena Check-in. Por favor inicie su sesión en IC para completar por internet la parte mandataria de Arena Check-in. En este momento no vamos a hacer cambios adicionales a los cursos. Los horarios de clase no estarán disponibles por IC, ni tampoco serán enviados por correo electrónico. Los estudiantes recibirán su horario de clases de 2014-2015 cuando haya completado correctamente Arena Check-in, que se llevara a cabo en el nuevo gimnasio. ESPÍRITU DE AVENTURA: Estar muy entusiasmados de tratar cosas nuevas, incluso cuando no estás seguro si serás bueno para ellos La preparatoria es un tiempo de exploración; por lo tanto es importante hacer precisamente eso. Únete a clubs, equipos deportivos, se voluntario, y participar en otras actividades escolares. Cómo podrás saber a qué eres bueno o que te gusta, si no intentar cosas nuevas? Reúnete con tu consejero de orientación a principios de año, y con la frecuencia que sea necesaria para aprender sobre las nuevas oportunidades, y para tratar alguna. El nombre del consejero de su hijo/a estará incluido en el horario oficial que recibirán en el Arena Check-in. Aunque pueden llamar por teléfono, puede ser más conveniente mandar un correo electrónico al consejero de su hijo/a: La Oficina de Orientación abrirá el 1 de agosto de 2014. Francisco Negri, Consejero de cabecera, fnegri@seq.org Elaine Dessus, edessus@seq.org Sharlett Downing, sdowning@seq.org Vickie Green, vgreen@seq.org Katrina Rubenstein, krubenstein@seq.org Sara Grace Vann, svann@seq.org Coordinadora para Padres Bilingües Maricela Lopez, Mlopez@seq.org CONFIANZA PARA TOMAR ACCIÓN: Poniendo metas y tomando los pasos para alcanzarlas Es muy importante que usted se mantenga en contacto con los maestros de su hijo/a. Usted puede contactar a los maestros por correo electrónico o dejando un mensaje por teléfono cada vez que tenga algún problema o duda acerca de alguna clase, o el progreso de su hijo/a. Lo mejor es contactar al maestro antes de llamar a su consejero o administrador. Utilice Infinit Campus para mantenerse al corriente de las calificaciones de su hijo/a y sus asistencias. Estudiantes que necesitan clases de intervención, tendrán que tener 7 clases al día. Todos los estudiantes deben estudiar en un lugar tranquilo un mínimo de una a dos horas cada noche. Ayude a su hijo/a a organizar un lugar y un tiempo específico para estudiar consistentemente. Share the Road Please remember to watch for our students and staff who are biking to and from school. It is especially dangerous when students are being dropped off & picked up. Please help keep our bike riders safe and drive carefully! 8 August/September 2014 Communicat
College Day and California Scholarship Federation Dia Colegia y la Federación de Becas de California Important Upcoming Events for the 2014-2015 School Year from the Guidance Office Greetings The Guidance Department is excited to start the 2014-2015 school year. We are dedicated to assist and support our families transition into a new year and for some a new school. We are constantly exploring new ways of delivering information to our students and parents. We look forward to the opportunity to meet and continuing to work with our Woodside Community. Please don t hesitate to visit the guidance office for any assistance. Arena Check-In Arena check-in will be August 16 th for incoming freshman and the August 18 th for 10 th -12 th grades. Notices for arena checkin have been mailed out to every family. The arena check-in website has been opened for parents to log in and start the process now. Please visit the website for more information and make your pre-school days easier. See you there! College Day at Woodside Woodside will host a College Day for all students on Wednesday, October 15 th. More information regarding this exciting day will be available soon. California Scholarship Federation CSF is a state-wide organization that honors high standards of scholarship and citizenship for high school students. Eligible 10 th -12 th graders will have the opportunity to apply for CSF membership this fall based on their last spring semester grades. Watch for announcements this month. We are looking forward to another fantastic school year with our wonderful students, parents and staff! Thanks to all volunteers who help with our Arena check-in. It is successful because of YOU!! From the Guidance Office (40097) Francisco Negri fnegri@seq.org (x40090) Elaine Dessus edessus@seq.org (x40092) Sharlett Downing sdowning@seq.org (x40093 Vickie Green vgreen@seq.org (x40091) Sara Grace Vann svann@seq.org (x40094) Katrina Rubenstein krubenstien@seq.org (x40094) Importantes Eventos que vienen para el Año Escolar 2014-2015 del Departamento de Guía Saludos El departamento de guía esta entusiasmado por empezar el año escolar 2014-2015. Nos dedicamos a asistir y apoyar a nuestras familias en su transición a un nuevo año escolar y para algunos, una nueva escuela. Constantemente estamos tratando de encontrar nuevas maneras de que nuestros estudiantes y sus padres reciban información. Esperamos la oportunidad de conocer y seguir trabajando con nuestra comunidad de Woodside. Por favor no duden en venir a visitarnos a la oficina de guía para cualquier asistencia que necesiten. Arena Check-In Arena check-in será el 16 de Agosto para todos los Freshman; y el 18 de Agosto para los grados 10mo-12vo. Notificaciones sobre Arena Check-In han sido enviadas a cada familia. La página web de Aren Check-In está abierta para que los padres puedan visitarla y empezar el proceso ahora. Por favor visiten la página en la internet para más información y para hacer los días antes de la escuela más fáciles. Nos vemos ahí! Dia Colegial en Woodside Woodside tendrá un Día Colegial para todos los estudiantes, el miércoles, 15 de octubre. Más información acerca de este día emocionante será disponible pronto Federación de Becas de California (CSF) CSF es una organización estatal que honra altos estándares estudiantiles y de ciudadanía de los estudiantes de la preparatoria. Estudiantes del 10mo al 12vo grado que son elegibles tendrán la oportunidad de aplicar para una membrecía del CSF este otoño, basado en sus calificaciones en la primavera pasada. Estén al tanto este mes, para más información. Esperamos otro año escolar fantástico con nuestros fantásticos estudiantes, padres y personal. Gracias a todos los voluntarios que ayudaron durante Arena Check-In. Es todo un éxito gracia a ustedes! August/September 2014 Communicat 9
It s Never Too Soon to Start Planning Ahead Important News from the College and Career Center This Woodside school year is all about dreaming big (but staying sensible). Some students dream of being admitted to a very selective university, some dream about being the first in their family to go to college, some dream of developing their artistic talents in big cultural centers like San Francisco or New York, some dream of learning specific skills necessary for their careers, and some dream of playing their sport with a new team in a new place. No matter what you re hoping for in the future, the best way to turn dreams into reality is to work very, very hard. The College and Career Center is here to support all of your efforts. It is packed with resources to help transform your goals into your achievements, and it s an especially good place to find information about: four-year colleges community colleges art and culinary academies vocational schools Naviance SAT and ACT tests NCAA requirements financial aid the military careers work permits SENIORS If you are planning to apply to four-year colleges, the next few months are very important. There is a bit of time to finish up your research, finalize the list of schools where you ll apply, and begin the actual applications. (Common App and UC applications are available now. CSU applications are open online October 1.) There is help for all of the above. If you are applying to fouryear colleges, you will have a scheduled, required meeting with the College Advisor in September. You can also make an individual appointment or just pop by the C&C Center with questions anytime. Additionally, on Wednesday, September 17 there is a March Into College workshop for seniors and their parents; all application questions will be answered then. On the 17th (and throughout the semester), the following ideas will be repeated a lot. Applications are not commitments. They are opportunities. If you think a four-college might be the best place for you, and you ve done serious research to make sure that the schools are a good fit, don t hesitate. Apply. Then in April, you will have options as you decide what your path will be after graduation. It s always good to have choices. Looking forward to a great year! From the College & Career Center, Room D9 Zorina Matavuli zmatavul@seq.org (49706) Woodside Parent Education: Fall Sneak Preview Mark your calendars now! We have an outstanding lineup of Woodside Parent Education Series events planned for the fall semester of 2014-15. In the second fall event, the Woodside Parent Ed Series will offer a discussion on parents role in student athletics with national non-profit Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA). PCA works with high school athletes, schools, and parents to The season opens with a presentation on helping your teens make a successful transition to high school. Come hear from a panel of experts including Principal Diane Burbank, adolescent development and mental health professionals. provide all youth and student athletes with a positive, characterbuilding coaching experience. Learn how you can become a more informed parent and help support our student athletes. Admission is free, and parents and students are welcome at both events! By Charlene Margot Program Director Woodside Parent Education Series (Continued on page 11) 10 August/September 2014 Communicat
Nunca es Muy Temprano para Empesar a Planear para el Futuro Importantes Noticias del Centro de College and Career Este año escolar en Woodside será para soñar en grande (pero ser sensibles). Algunos estudiantes sueñan en poder ser admitidos a una universidad muy selectiva, otros sueñan ser el primero en su familia de ir a la universidad, otros sueñan desarrollar sus talentos artísticos en grandes centros culturales como San Francisco o Nueva York, algunos sueñan aprender habilidades específicas necesarias para sus carreras, y para algunos su sueño es jugar su deporte con un nuevo equipo en un nuevo lugar. No importa lo que esperes en el futuro, la mejor manera de hacer tus sueños realidad es trabajar muy, muy duro. El College and Career Center está aquí para apoyar todos sus esfuerzos. Está lleno de recursos para ayudar a transformar sus objetivos en sus logros, y es un lugar especialmente bueno para encontrar información sobre: Universidades de cuatro años Colegios universitarios Arte y academias culinarias Escuelas vocacionales Naviance Pruebas SAT y ACT Requisitos NCAA Ayuda financiera Militar Carreras Permisos de trabajo SENIORS Si están planeando aplicar a universidades de cuatro años, los próximos meses son muy importantes. Este es el momento de terminar sus investigaciones, finalizar la lista de las escuelas en las que aplicaran, y comenzar las aplicaciones reales. (Common App ya está disponible. Aplicaciones para UC/CSU que están abiertas en la internet desde el 1ro de octubre.) Hay ayuda para todo lo mencionado. Si estarás aplicando a un colegio de cuatro años, tendrás un horario, juntas requeridas con tu consejero colegial, en septiembre. También puedes hacer una cita individual o simplemente llegar en cualquier momento al centro C&C con tus preguntas. También, el miércoles, 17 de septiembre, hay un taller Marcha a la Universidad para seniors y sus padres, todas las preguntas sobre las aplicaciones serán respondidas. El 17 (y en todo el semestre), las siguientes ideas se repetirán mucho. Las aplicaciones no son compromisos. Son oportunidades. Si piensas que una universidad de cuatro años podría ser el mejor lugar para ti, y has hecho serias investigaciones para asegurarte que las escuelas son una buena idea, no lo dudes, Aplica! Después, en el mes de abril, tendrán opciones antes de tomar una decisión sobre qué camino tomar después de la graduación. Siempre es bueno tener opciones. Esperando tener un gran año! Del Centro College and Carrere, Salón D9 Zorina Matavulj zmatavul@seq.org (49706) (Continued from page 10) Thursday, September 11, 2014 Help Your Teen Make a Successful High School Transition, panel discussion with Principal Diane Burbank and mental health/development professionals from Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) 7:00-8:30 p.m., Woodside MUR Thursday, November 13, 2014 Building a Positive Experience for Student Athletes with national non-profit Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) 7:00 8:30 p.m., Woodside MUR Wednesday, February 11, 2015 Introduction to Writing the Personal Statement for College Applications, Beth Harrison, Peninsula Young Writers 7:00 8:30 p.m., Woodside MUR Thursday, April 2, 2015 7:00 8:30 p.m., TBD (MUR or PAC) Woodside Parent Education Series events are sponsored by the Woodside PTA and the Sequoia Healthcare District. For more information, please contact Charlene Margot, Woodside Parent Education Series, Program Director, at cmargot@csmconsulting.net or (650) 868-0590. August/September 2014 Communicat 11
Get Involved! Woodside Parent Organizations PTSA What We Do Create a partnership of all of us; parents, staff, and students working together as a team. Our intention is to support our school, encourage parent involvement, support teachers, and organize family and school events Key Fundraisers Membership Escrip Key Events/Activities Back to School Night -- Sept. 3 Seasons of Sharing -- Nov./Dec. Staff Appreciation Week -- Spring WHS Activities Calendar Weekly PTSA email newsletter Monthly Communicat newsletter Other parent education events How You Can Help Be a member of our Board Become a PTSA member Volunteer for PTSA activities, like Seasons of Sharing Contact Info President Charmaine McCrystal crystalini@mac.com www.woodsidehs.org/ptsa Woodside High School Foundation The WHSF is a dedicated to insuring that all students at Woodside High School have the resources to achieve their maximum potential. Annual Campaign Envelope Stuffing: October 1, 2014, 6pm at the Portola Valley Town Center Spring Auction: Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the Palo Alto Hills Country Club Annual Campaign Envelope Stuffing: October 1, 2014, 6pm at the Woodside Church Spring Auction: Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the Palo Alto Hills Country Club Volunteers to help with all three events. For more information, contact us! President Amber Ramies president@whsf.org 367-9750, ext. 49707 www.whsfoundation.org Athletic Boosters Organization (ABO) ABO supports all athletic programs at Woodside. We are committed to creating an outstanding sports experience for students. We believe that athletics prepares students for our competitive multicultural society, promotes school spirit, and contributes to the positive environment at Woodside. Fall Crab Feed ABO Fashion Show Golf Tournament Membership Spiritwear Sponsorships, Signage and Program Advertising at sporting events and venues Crab Feed, 1/17/15 ABO Fashion Show, 4/4/15 Golf Tourney, 5/16/15 Sports Awards Nights: 12/3/14, 3/5/15, 5/20/15 Bowling Night Join our board Help organize events Sponsor ads in our programs Serve as team parent Take pictures of Woodside s sports President Gary Wang president@ woodsideathletics.org www. woodsideathletics.org 12 August/September 2014 Communicat
Help make your student s time at Woodside more memorable and rewarding Drama Boosters Music Boosters Class Parent Groups (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018) What We Do The WHS Drama Boosters supports and promotes all aspects of the performing arts program at Woodside High School including Show Choir, stagecraft and production management. Key Fundraisers Woodside s Got Talent -- Performance Date.: 10/16 Evening of Theatre - Performance Dates: 11/21 & 11/22 Spring Musical - Performance Dates: 3/13-15, 3/20-21 Drama Student Production - Performance Date: 5/19 Involved in strengthening and supporting the Music Department and students at Woodside, including the Wildcat Marching Band, Jazz Band, and String Orchestra We raise funds to send our music groups to parades, competitions and events. Our students also perform at community and school events. Music Dept. Dinner Concert with performances by all the Woodside musical groups-- Feb. 27, 2015 Each class has parent group that, over the course of four years, holds numerous fundraisers to raise money for a Safe and Sober Graduation Night Party after its graduation. 2015 Harvest Festival 11/8 2016 -- Concession sales at all the home Football and Basketball games, Graduation flowers All Classes, Clubs Rummage Sale, 3/21/15 Other various fundraisers by each Class Parent Group Key Events/Activities Woodside s Got Talent -- Performance Date.: 10/16 Evening of Theatre - Performance Dates: 11/21 & 11/22 Spring Musical - Performance Dates: 3/13-15, 3/20-21 Drama Student Production - Performance Date: 5/19 How You Can Help Join Drama Boosters and attend meetings. Help with drama productions. Help with concessions. Advertise your business in the Spring Musical Program. Attend and promote the events in the greater community. Contact Info Group Website: www.whsdramaboosters.com Jim Larkin whsdramaboosterspres@gmail.com Music Dept. Dinner Concert -- Feb. 27 Various other performance and parades in the local communities. Be involved Attend monthly meetings Group Web site: whsmusicboosters.shutterfly.com President: Nancy Riewerts nlriewerts@yahoo.com, or 650-365- 3228 Vice President: Eric Nodine evnodine@comcast.net Bill Tolles, Music Director: 367-9750 x49705 or wtolles@seq.org 2015 Harvest Festival 11/8 2016 -- Concession sales at all the home Football and Basketball games 2017 -- Graduation concessions Other various fundraisers by each Class Parent Group Attend monthly meetings Participate in fundraisers Volunteer at events 2015 -- Bunny Weiss whs2015parents@gmail.com 2016 Erin Stockford goinbonkerz@gmail.com 2017 Laura Hovden laurahovden@yahoo.com 2018 TBA August/September 2014 Communicat 13
News From The PTSA Welcome back Wildcats! In this first edition of the 2014-15 Communicat, you will find a great deal of useful information so take a few minutes to look through and find out what will be going on as we kick off the year. The PTSA supports parents, teachers and students mostly through supporting events and programming at Woodside. Believe it or not you are still wanted and needed as a volunteer even though your student is in high school. The Communicat, the Woodside website, and other school communications are great resources for finding areas that might interest you or your family. If there is something that interests you, by all means jump in! The PTSA generally meets once a month on the first Tuesday in the MUR. Meetings begin at 7:00 pm and we work hard to wrap them up by 8:30 pm. We will be working to update our PTSA information TAB on the Woodside High School website which can be found under Parents/ Community. In the meantime if you would like to find out more or get involved, please feel free to email me directly atcrystalini@mac.com. We will be kicking off our 2014-15 membership campaign during Arena Check-In where you will also have a chance to meet many of our PTSA volunteers in person. Finally, the PTSA relies solely on escrip and direct donations to fund our programming. When you join, please consider making an extra donation if you can toward our General Fund which supports Student Scholarships, Parent Education, and Seasons of Sharing. Have a wonderful year! Charmaine McCrystal, PTSA President Mentor Opportunities Want to make a difference in a teenagers life? Had a mentor that impacted you? Know someone else who could help? The academy programs at Woodside High School could use your help. The Academy is a small learning community made up of dedicated teachers working collaboratively. There are two academies at WHS, the Business Technology Academy and the Green Academy. During their Junior year, students may request a Community Mentor that works with them on both academic & career goals. There are many students and their career interests are widespread, ranging from fashion and nursing to engineering and information technology. I'm hoping that you, or someone that you know, might be able to participate in this program as a mentor. The commitment is approximately 2 hours per month, with most interactions via email and 3 face-to-face meetings over the course of the school year. The first meeting is scheduled for November. If you or a colleague have any questions, please contact Faith Velschow, our mentor coordinator, via email at velschow@yahoo.com or via phone at 650-464-1162. Thanks for considering this. Regards, Faith, Mentor Coordinator for the Business & Green Academies (Continued from page 2) Wednesday, Oct. 1 Music Booster Meeting 7 pm, Band Room Thursday, Oct. 2 ELAC Meeting 6:30 pm, Library and ABO Fashion Show Meeting 7 pm, Wildcat Room Thursday, Oct. 9 WHSF Auction Meeting 7 pm, Wildcat Room Saturday, Oct. 11 SAT Reasoning & Subject Tests Monday, Oct. 13 SSC/SDMC 4 pm, MUR Conf. Room Tuesday, Oct. 14 WHS Foundation Meeting 7 pm, MUR Conf. Room Wednesday, Oct. 15 College Day and Athletic Booster Organization (ABO) Meeting 7 pm, MUR Conf. Room Thursday, Oct. 16 Talent Show 7 pm, PAC Friday, Oct. 17 End of Q1 Saturday, Oct. 18 WHS Band Parade at Santa Cruz Oct. 20-25 Homecoming Week Tuesday, Oct. 21 Senior Parent Mtg. 7 pm and Junior Parent Mtg. 7 pm Wednesday, Oct. 22 Drama Boosters Meeting 7 pm, Wildcat Room Thursday, Oct. 23 Title 1 Parent Meeting 6:30 pm -7 pm, Dinner; 7 pm- 8 pm, Meeting, MUR Saturday, Oct. 25 ACT Test and Homecoming Dance Monday, Oct. 27 SSC/SDMC 4 pm, MUR Conf. Room Tuesday, Oct. 28 Freshman Parent Mtg. 7 pm and Sophomore Parent Mtg. 7 pm Wednesday, Oct. 29 College Information Night for Freshmen, Soph & Parents 7 pm Friday, Oct. 31 WHS Band Parade at Selby Lane 4 pm Tuesday, Nov. 4 Winter sports practices begin and PTSA Meeting, 7 pm, MUR Conference Room Wednesday, Nov. 5 7th/8th Grade Orientation PAC and Music Boosters Meeting 7 pm, Band Room 14 August/September 2014 Communicat
Game On for the 2014-15 Woodside Foundation Annual Campaign! The Woodside Foundation is a parent-run organization dedicated to providing important educational opportunities for all Woodside students. We re kicking off our annual campaign drive with a goal to raise $350,000 to provide our kids with: Small class sizes in core subjects; Expanded world languages: four years of Mandarin, along with Spanish, French, and Latin; Increased Advanced Placement class offerings; Summer math classes for students wanting to accelerate; Upgraded classroom equipment and new educational technology; Exciting classroom projects by providing grants to teachers. A suggested minimum donation of $500 per student is critical in helping to ensure these high-quality programs are available on our campus. For more information or to donate online visit www.whsfoundation.org or mail a check to Woodside High School Foundation at Woodside High School, 199 Churchill Ave., Woodside, CA 94062-9809. Check your mailbox for our annual report to learn more about the programs that we are providing for our kids. Give to the Woodside Foundation Annual Campaign and BRING IT ON for our kids! Key Dates in 2014-15 for Woodside High School Aug. 16 Aug. 18 Aug. 19 Sept. 21 Nov. 11 Nov. 26-28 Dec. 22-Jan. 5 Freshman Arena Check-in Arena Check-in First day of school Labor Day holiday Veteran s Day holiday Thanksgiving holiday Winter break Jan. 19 Feb. 13-16 Mar. 30 Apr. 20-24 May 25 June 6 MLK Jr. holiday President s Day holiday Cesar Chavez Day observed Spring break Memorial Day holiday Graduation August/September 2014 Communicat 15