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October 2015
Woodside High School Newsletter www.woodsidehs.org
October/November Events
For a full listing of Woodside High
events, visit the website at
www.woodsidehs.org/-calendar/.
Thursday, Oct. 1
ELAC Meeting
6:30 pm , Library
Fashion Show Meeting
7 pm, Wildcat Room
Saturday Oct. 3
SAT Reasoning & Subject Tests
Tuesday, Oct. 6
PTSA Meeting
7 pm, Conference Room
Wednesday, Oct. 7
Music Boosters Meeting
7 pm, Band Room
Thursday, Oct. 8
Talent Show
7 pm, PAC
Tuesday, Oct. 13
WHS Foundation Meeting
7 pm, MUR Conference Room
SSC/SDMC
4-6 pm, MUR Conference Room
Wednesday, Oct. 14
College Day
Minimum Day
Friday, Oct. 16
End of Q1
Tuesday, Oct. 20
Senior Parent Meeting.
7 pm
Junior Parent Meeting.
7 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 21
Guidance & College Info. Night
For 9th, 10th, and Parents
7 pm, MUR
Athletic Booster Organization
(ABO) Meeting
7 pm, MUR Conference Room
Overview - Past, Present and Future
Dear WHS families:
From Principal
I enjoyed back to school night, and if you missed
it, I have a suggestion from a campus committee to Diane Burbank
sit side-by-side with your student at the computer
and clicking on each teacher’s School Loop portal
as a way to have your student “walk” you through his/her school day.
I am looking forward to cooler mornings, Homecoming floats, the WHS
Foundation’s annual campaign, and end of
daylight savings time on Sunday, November
1st. Your student is busy as quarter grades
are issued in mid-October, and it’s not too
far ahead to record finals dates on your
household calendar; the semester ends in
December, and students sit for finals before
winter break, December 14 - 17. If you are
concerned now with a lack of progress reflected on your student’s report card, reach
out to the teachers now. The district expectation is that teachers post homework on School Loop, and that grades are updated at each progress report deadline and quarter’s
end for a total of eight times per year or every four
weeks. Many teachers update far more regularly
than that. Check on the next pages for all the afterschool assistance available for your student.
Last spring, we gathered on-campus data on student
stress and ability to sleep, complete homework, and
engage in activities (both on and off campus). One
data point came through the annual My Voice survey as part of the 8 CONDITIONS OF STUDENT SUCCESS, and then we drilled down deeper with follow-up questions as students registered for classes with counselors. The Shared Decision Making Council
(SDMC), along with department chairs on campus, is determining next steps.
Last spring, our Parent Ed Series moderated and
boys and growing up with expectations to be
strong. On Thursday, November 5, we are
hosting a workshop with Brie Mathers about
girls and body image that will make a great
parent/daughter night out. See you there!
showed a film about teenage
Adentro encontrara
traducción al español
las noticias de la administración de WHS
Diane Burbank, Principal
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Communicat is published as a courtesy of the Woodside High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)
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Saturday, Oct. 24
ACT Test
Monday, Oct. 26
SSC/SDMC
4-6 pm, MUR Conference Room
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Freshman Parent Meeting
7 pm
Sophomore Parent Meeting
7 pm
Wednesday Oct. 28
Drama Boosters Meeting
7 pm, Wildcat Room
Tuesday, Nov. 3
PTSA Meeting
7 pm, MUR Conference Room
Wednesday, Nov. 4
Music Boosters
7 pm, Band Room
7th/8th Grade Orientation
7 pm, PAC
Thursday, Nov. 5
ELAC 6:30pm, Library
Fashion Show Meeting
7 pm, Wildcat Room
Saturday Nov 7
SAT Reasoning & Subject Tests
Monday, Nov. 9
SSC?SDMC
4-6 pm, MUR Conference Room
Tuesday, Nov 10
WHSF Meeting
7 pm, MUR Conference Room
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Veteran’s Day
No School
Monday, Nov. 16
Deadline for December
Communicat
Tuesday, Nov. 17
Senior Parent Meeting.
7 pm
Junior Parent Meeting.
7 pm
Wednesday, Nov. 18
Athletic Boosters Org. Meeting
7 pm, MUR Conference Room
Friday, Nov. 20, & Saturday, Nov. 21
Drama: Evening Of Theatre
8 pm, PAC
Información General - Pasado, Presente y Futuro
Estimadas Familias de WHS:
De la Directora
Disfrute el regreso en la noche a las escuela,
y s i se lo perdió, tengo una sugerencia para Diane Burbank
un comité de la escuela para sentarse lado a
lado con su estudiante enfrente de una computadora y hacer clic a cada
maestro en el portal de School Loop como una forma de hacer que su
estudiante “camine” con usted atreves de su día de escolar.
Espero con interés mañanas más frías, el evento “Homecoming” flota, la
campana anual de la Fundación de WHS , y habrá cambio de horario el
domingo 1 de noviembre. Su estudiante
está ocupado las calificaciones trimestrales son emitidas a mediados de
octubre, y no están demasiado lejos las
fechas de los exámenes finales para que
las anote en su calendario del hogar; el
semestre termina en diciembre, y los estudiantes tendrán los exámenes finales
antes de las vacaciones de invierno, del
14-17 de diciembre. Si usted está preocupado ahora con la falta de progreso reflejada en la boleta de reporte de
su estudiante, comuníquese con su maestro ahora. La expectativa del
distrito es que los maestros pongan las tareas
en School Loop, y que las calificaciones estén
actualizadas en cada boleta de reporte en la
fecha limite y al final de los trimestres
(quarter) para un total de ocho veces al año o
cada cuatro semanas. Muchos maestros las
actualizan con más regularidad que eso. Revise las próximas páginas para que conozca la
ayuda disponible para su estudiante después de
escuela.
La primavera pasada, reunimos datos en la escuela sobre el estrés del
estudiante y la habilidad para dormir, completar tarea y participar en
actividades (dentro y fuera de la escuela). Unos datos se obtuvieron
atraves de la encuesta anual MyVoice como parte de las 8 CONDICIONES
PARA EL ÉXITO DE LOS ESTUDIANTES, y luego escavamos más profundo
con preguntas de seguimiento cuando los estudiantes se inscribían para
sus clases con sus consejeros. El Concilio de la escuela “The Shared
Decision Making Council” (SDMC), junto con los jefes de departamento
de la escuela, están determinando los próximos pasos.
La primavera pasada, nuestra Serie de Educación para Padres modero y
mostro una película acerca de muchachos adolescentes y su desarrollo
con la expectativa de ser fuertes. El jueves 5 de noviembre, tendremos
un taller con Brie Mathers acerca de muchachas y la imagen del cuerpo
que hará una gran noche padre/hija. Ahí te espero!
La directora, Diane Burbank
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October 2015 Communicat
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WHS is Constantly Embracing Our 8 Conditions
SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Being recognized for many different
types of success, including hard work.
(WHS “8 Conditions” of student success)
Wildcats in the News: Semifinalist in the 2016 National
Merit Scholarship Program
ALEC MULLEN has been named a National Merit
Semifinalists. More than 1.5 million juniors in more than
22,000 high schools entered the 2016 National Merit
Scholarship Program by taking the 2014 SAT/National
Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which
served as the initial screening for program entrants.
National Merit Semifinalists score in the top one percent of
students nationally on the PSAT taken in October of their
junior year. The Woodside High School Community is
proud of Alec!
Get Ready for College
Day, October 14, 2015
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From Instructional
Vice Principal
Diane Mazzei
More than 900 WHS 10
and 11th grade students will
take the PSAT/NMSQT
exam on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, free of charge, as
part of WHS College Day 2015.
Why Take the PSAT?
The PSAT/NMSQT allows you to:

Enter the National Merit Scholarship competitions for
recognition and scholarships (grade 11)

Access My College Quick Start, a personalized college
and career planning resource

Request information from colleges and universities

Receive feedback on your strengths and weaknesses on
skills necessary for college, so you can improve your
preparatory work
WHS is pleased to announce that the following WHS students have been named Commended Students in the 2016
National Merit Scholarship Program:

Appraise your critical reading, mathematical reasoning
and writing skills

Practice for the New SAT
MICHELLE ADLER
ELIZABETH ATKIN
JACLYN HOVSMITH
GRANT HULTQUIST
BENJAMIN LOEWEN
KATHERINE MCDOWALL
GRAYSON MULLEN
ANDREW PIRO
LANGLEY TOPPER
Mark your Calendars:
2015-16 Standardized Assessment Calendar
Sept. 22 - Oct. 2
California English Language
Development - CELDT (EL Students
Only)
Feb. 1 - March 31 Physical Fitness Test – PFT (Physical
Education classes)
April 11 - May 10 10th Grade CST Life Science Exam
Apr. 13 - June2
Smarter Balanced ELA and Math
Online Testing (Grade 11)
May 2 - 13
Advanced Placement Exams – AP
National Merit Scholarship
Commended Students
Program:
List
of
About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation
are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the
2016 competition by taking the 2014 Preliminary SAT/
National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/
NMSQY).
The Woodside High School students named above have
demonstrated outstanding academic potential by their
strong performance in this highly competitive program.
Congratulations!
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CONFIDENCE TO TAKE ACTION –
Setting goals and taking the steps you
need to reach them. (WHS “8 Conditions” of
Opportunities After School:
Quiet Study: The WHS Library is open from 3:30-5:30
after school on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and from 2:304:30 on Wednesday. Look for the orange Q.
The Den: Drop in tutoring with WHS teachers after school
on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays from 3:20-4:30 in the
MUR.
Math Tutoring: Look for the Math Tutoring schedule in
this issue of the Communicat.
Please encourage your student to take advantage of the
assistance provided after school.
student success)
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WHS Apoya Constantemente Nuestros 8 Condiciones
SENTIDO DE TRIUNFO: Ser reconocido por
diferentes tipos de éxito, incluyendo trabajar
duro. (“las 8 Condiciones” de WHS par a el éxito
de los estudiantes)
Gatos Salvajes (Wildcats) en las noticias: Semifinalista
en el programa de becas al merito del 2016
ALEC MULLEN ha sido nombr ado semifinalista al
Merito Nacional. Más de 1.5 millón de estudiantes del 11o
grado de más de 22,000 preparatorias (High Schools) ingresaron en el programa de becas al Merito Nacional 2016,
tomando en cuenta los resultados de la prueba SAT 2014/
Prueba de clasificación de Becas al Merito Nacional
(PSAT/NMSQT), la cual sirvió para la selección inicial de
los participantes del programa. La puntuación obtenida por
los semifinalistas al Merito Nacional en el PSAT que tomaron en el 11 grado en octubre los coloca en el 1% de la
más alta a nivel nacional. La Comunidad de Woodside
High School está muy orgullosa de Alec!
Programa de Becas al Merito Nacional:
Estudiantes Elogiados
Lista de
WHS se complace en anunciar que los siguientes estudiantes de WHS han sido nombrados Estudiantes Elogiados en
el Programa de Becas al Merito Nacional 2016:
MICHELLE ADLER
ELIZABETH ATKIN
JACLYN HOVSMITH
GRANT HULTQUIST
BENJAMIN LOEWEN
KATHERINE MCDOWALL
GRAYSON MULLEN
ANDREW PIRO
LANGLEY TOPPER
Cerca de 34,000 Estudiantes Elogiados a través de la
nación están siendo reconocidos por su desempeño académico excepcional. Los Estudiantes Elogiados están colocados en el 5% más alto de más de 1.5 millón de estudiantes
que entraron a la competencia del 2016 tomando la prueba
preliminar del 2014 SAT/ Prueba de Clasificación de Becas
al Merito Nacional (PSAT/NMSQY).
Los estudiantes de la preparatoria de Woodside High nombrados arriba han demostrado un destacado potencial académico por su solido desempeño en este programa
sumamente competitivo. Felicitaciones!
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CONFIANZA PARA TOMAR ACCION –
Establecer metas y tomar los pasos que necesitas
para alcanzarlas. (Las “8 Condiciones” de WHS
para el éxito de los estudiantes)
Prepárate para el Día de la Universidad “College Day”,
14 de octubre, 2015
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Más de 900 estudiantes del
10o y 11o grado de WHS
tomaran el examen PSAT/
NMSQT el miércoles, 14 de
octubre, 2015, sin costo,
como parte del Día de la
Universidad de WHS 2015
(College Day).
Sub Directora de
Instruccion
Diane Mazzei
Por que tomar el PSAT?
El PSAT/NMSQT te permite:

Entrar a la competencia de la Beca al Merito Nacional
para reconocimientos y becas (grado 11)
 Tener Acceso a My College Quick Start, un recurso
personalizado para planear universidades y carreras
 Pedir información de Colegios y Universidades
 Recibir retroalimentación sobre tus fortalezas y debilidades de las habilidades necesarias para la universidad,
por lo tanto puedes mejorar tu trabajo preparatorio.
 Evaluar tu lectura crítica, razonamiento matemático y
habilidades de escritura
 Practicar para el Nuevo SAT
Marca tu Calendario:
2015-16 Calendario de Evaluación Estandarizada
22 de Sept-2 de Oct.
Examen de California de Desa
rrollo del Idioma Ingles
CELDT (Solamente estudiantes
de EL)
1º Feb. -31 de March
Examen de Acondicionamiento
Físico – PFT (Clases de Educa
ción Física)
11 de Abril -10 de May Examen de Ciencia de la Vida
para el 10o Grado (CST Life
Science Exam)
13 de Apr. -2 de Junio
El examen en línea “Smarter
Balanced ELA and Math Online Testing (Grado 11)
2 -13 May
Examen de Colocación Avan
zada – AP
Oportunidades Después de la Escuela:
Estudio en Silencio: La biblioteca de Whs está abierta de
3:30-5:30 después de escuela los lunes, martes y jueves y
de 2:30-4:30 los miércoles. Busca la Q naranja.
El DEN: Ofrece tutorías con profesores de WHS después
de escuela lunes, martes y jueves de 3:20 – 4:30 en la
Cafetería (MUR)
Tutoría de Matemáticas: busca el horario de las Tutorías
de Matemáticas en la edición de Communicat.
Por favor motive a su estudiante a tomar ventaja de la asistencia que se ofrece después de escuela.
October 2015 Communicat
It’s Never Too Soon to Start Planning for College!
In September guidance counselors met with
all 12th graders individually to review graduation requirements and help students with
post high school planning. You should receive a letter in the mail detailing your students visit. Guidance will meet individually
with 9th -11th grades second semester.
Important dates to note:
From the Guidance
Office (x40097)
Francisco Negri
[email protected] (x40090)
Elaine Dessus
[email protected]
(x40092)
October means college and post high school
decision time for seniors. Hopefully you attended the College Information Night for
senior families held Sept. 16th. If not please
contact Mrs. Matavulj in D-9 for more information. Please note that all students qualified
for college, directly from high school, were
assigned a workshop time during their individual meeting to learn all about the college
application process and how it applies to
them.
Sharlett Downing
[email protected]
(x40093)
Vickie Green
[email protected]
(x40091)
Katrina Rubenstein
[email protected]
(x40001
Sara Grace Vann
[email protected]
(x40094)
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In addition, October 14 “College Day” will
take place. Students will participate in grade
specific activities either preparing or assisting them in
post high school planning. More information regarding
this special day will be sent home soon.
Guidance & College Info
Night for
9th and 10th Grade Families
The last day to drop a class without a
penalty (WP/WF) is Friday, September
25th.
Last Day to request a letter of recommendation for Early Action/Early Decision is
October 9th. If your student is applying
for Early Action/Early Decision the request should be at least three weeks prior
to the deadline.
End of the 1st quarter is October 16th.
Last Day to request a letter of recommendation for Regular Decision is October
23rd.
UC/CSU COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
ARE DUE BY NOVEMBER 30TH!
Do not wait until the last minute.
(Avoid the holiday rush)
Visit the following websites for more information:
www.csumentor.edu and
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions
Remember no transcripts are sent until your student fills
out and submits the request form located in the guidance
office.
Thursday, Oct 21 7-8:30 pm
(MUR)
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE
DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS IN
SPRING SEMESTER OF 2015.
Guidance will host an Informational Night Event. Topics
to be covered:
Students that earned a 4.0 or above in
the spring semester have been recognized on the
Principal’s List.
st
 Graduation/ College Entrance
 Career and Interest Exploration
 Emotional and Academic Support Systems
and much more……
We hope to see you there!
Application workshops will be held in November to help
assist any student with the nuts and bolts of applying. If
interested please have your student go to the college and
career center now for details.
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Students that earned a 3.5- 3.99 have made the Honor
Roll.
Students that earned a 3.0-3.49 have made the Merit Roll.
Woodside is very proud of all our students receiving
recognition. A notice of your student’s accomplishment
will be sent home to parents. Please contact Guidance if
your student did not get their notice by the end of
October. Keep up the great work wildcats!!
Please feel free to email or call us if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to working with you
and seeing you at the parent events throughout the year!
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Nunca es Demasiado Pronto para Empezar a Hacer Planes
para la Universidad!
En septiembre los consejeros de la oficina de
Orientación Vocacional se reunieron con todos los estudiantes del 12o grado individualmente para revisar los requisitos de graduación y ayudar a los estudiantes con planes
escolares para después de la preparatoria.
Usted debe recibir por correo una carta con
los detalles de la visita. La oficina de Orientación se reunirá individualmente con los de 9
11 grados el segundo semestre.
Octubre significa Universidad y tiempo de
decisiones para después de la preparatoria
para estudiantes del 12o. grado. Espero asista
a la Noche de Información de Universidad
“College Information Night” para familias de
los del 12o grado, el 16 de septiembre. Si no
puede por favor comuníquese con la Sra.
Matavulj en D-9 para más información. Por
favor tenga en cuenta que todos los estudiantes elegibles para la universidad, directamente
de la preparatoria, se les asigno un taller durante el tiempo de su reunión individual para
aprender todo acerca del proceso de solicitud
a la Universidad y como se relaciona con ellos.
De la oficina de Consegeria (x40097)
Francisco Negri
[email protected] (x40090)
Elaine Dessus
[email protected]
(x40092)
Sharlett Downing
[email protected]
(x40093)
Vickie Green
[email protected]
(x40091)
Katrina Rubenstein
[email protected]
(x40001
El ultimo día para solicitar una carta de
recomendación para Acción Temprana/
Decisión Temprana ( Early Action/Early
Decision) es el 9 de Octubre. Si su estudiante está solicitando Acción Temprana/
Decisión Temprana debe hacer la petición
por lo menos tres semanas antes de la fecha
límite.
El primer trimestre finaliza el 16 de
Octubre.
El último día para solicitar una carta de
recomendación para una Decisión Regular
es el 23 de octubre.
LA FECHA PARA ENVIAR LAS SOLICITUDES PARA LAS UNIVERSIDADES UC/
CSU TERMINA EL 30 DE NOVIEMBRE!
No esperes hasta el último minuto.
(Evita las prisas de los días festivos)
Visita los siguientes sitios Web para más información:
www.csumentor.edu y
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions
Sara Grace Vann
[email protected] (x40094)
Además, el 14 de octubre se llevara a cabo el “Día de la
Universidad” (College Day). Los estudiantes por grado participaran en actividades especificas ya sea preparándolos o
asistiéndolos en la planeación escolar para después de la
preparatoria. Más información relacionada con este día
especial será enviada a casa pronto.
Orientación y Noche Informativa
de Universidad para familias de 9
y 10 grado.
Jueves, 21 de Oct. de
7-8:30pm Cafetería (MUR)
 La oficina de Orientación llevara a cabo un evento
Informativo por la noche. Los tema que se cubrirán:
 Graduación/ Entrada a la Universidad
 Carreras y búsqueda de información de Interés
 Sistemas de Apoyo Emocional y Académico
Y mucho más……
Esperamos verlos!
Talleres sobre las solicitudes se llevaran a cabo en
Noviembre para ayudar a los estudiantes y darles las herramientas necesarias para sus solicitudes. Si está interesado
por favor envié a su estudiante ahora al centro de universidades y carreras para más detalles.
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Fechas importantes para tener en cuenta:
El ultimo día para darse de baja de una clase sin penalización (WP/WF) es el viernes,
25 de septiembre.
Recuerde que ninguna boleta de calificaciones será enviada
hasta que su estudiante llene y envié la forma de petición
que se encuentra en la oficina de Orientación (Guidance
Office).
FELICITACIONES A TODOS LOS
ESTUDIANTES ACADEMICAMENTE
DISTINGUIDOS EN EL SEMESTRE
DE LA PRIMAVERA DEL 2015.
Los estudiantes que obtuvieron 4.0 o
más en el semestre de la primavera han sido reconocidos en
la Lista del Director (Principal’s List).
Los estudiantes que obtuvieron un 3.5- 3.99 están en la Lista
de Honor (Honor Roll).
Los estudiantes que obtuvieron un 3.0-3.49 están en la
Lista de Merito (Merit Roll).
Woodside está muy orgullosa de todos nuestros estudiantes
que reciben reconocimiento. Un aviso de los logros de su
estudiante será enviado a los padres a casa. Por favor póngase en contacto con la oficina de Orientación si no recibe el
aviso a finales de octubre. Continúen haciendo un buen
trabajo Gatos Salvajes!!
No dude en enviarnos correos electrónicos o llamarnos si
tiene preguntas o preocupaciones. Esperamos trabajar con
usted y verlo en los eventos para padres a lo largo del año!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING HONOR ROLL STUDENTS, 2nd SEMESTER 2014-2015
PRINCIPAL’S LIST G.P.A. 4.00-4.99
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING HONOR ROLL STUDENTS, 2nd SEMESTER 2014-2015
HONOR ROLL LIST G.P.A. 3.50-3.99
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING HONOR ROLL STUDENTS, 2nd SEMESTER 2014-2015
MERIT ROLL LIST G.P.A. 3.00-3.49
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING HONOR ROLL STUDENTS, 2nd SEMESTER 2014-2015
MERIT ROLL LIST G.P.A. 3.50-3.99 Continued
The College Application Process has Already Started!
October is going to be a busy, exciting month.
Everyone: There are the two online features to help you research possibilities and stay
updated with everything at Woodside related to college and careers.

Investigate college and career opportunities.
(connections.naviance.com/woodside)
(Login is ID number. Password is initials six digit birth-date.)
Seniors: The college application process has officially started. There are a few helpful
websites (and one key email address).
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From the
College &
Career Center
Zorina Matavulj
College & Career
Advisor
[email protected]
650-367-9750
x49706
Keep current about college rep visits, scholarship offers, application information, and
more.
(the College and Career section of www.woodsidehs.org)
Schedule a formal, individual meeting to discuss college options.
([email protected])
Get information about SAT and ACT tests.
(www.collegeboard.org)
(www.actstudent.org)
Learn more about online applications.
(www.universityofcalifornia.edu)
(www.csumentor.edu)
(www.commonapp.org)
Research a scholarship opportunity for seniors who live in Redwood City and have done significant community
service.
(www.sequoiaawards.org)
Very much looking forward to College Day on October 15!
Let Us Hear from You
Woodside’s PTSA publishes the Communicat to keep the parents informed regarding upcoming events, opportunities to be involved and to hear directly from school administrators. If you
have any suggestions, comments, or items to include in the next Communicat, contact the
editor at [email protected].
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October 2015 Communicat
¡El proceso de solicitud para Universidades ya ha comenzado!
Octubre va a ser un mes ocupado, emocionante
Todos: Hay dos funciones en línea para ayudarte en Woodside a investigar posibilidades
y estar actualizado con todo lo relacionado con universidades y carreras.

Investigar oportunidades de Universidades y carreras.
(connections.naviance.com/woodside)
(Para iniciar es el numero de identificación (ID number). La Contraseña es
iniciales y los 6 dígitos de la fecha de nacimiento.)
Del Centro College
and Carrere,
Salón D9
Zorina Matavulj
[email protected]
(49706)
12o grado: El proceso de solicitudes para las universidades ha empezado oficialmente. Hay algunos sitios web útiles (y
una clave es la dirección de correo electrónico).
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Mantente al día acerca de las visitas de los representantes, las ofertas de becas, información sobre solicitudes y
más.
(En la sección de universidades y carreras www.woodsidehs.org)
Programa una reunión formal e individual para discutir las opciones de universidades.
([email protected])
Opten información sobre los exámenes SAT y ACT.
(www.collegeboard.org)
(www.actstudent.org)
Aprende más sobre las solicitudes en línea (online).
(www.universityofcalifornia.edu)
(www.csumentor.edu)
(www.commonapp.org)
Investiga sobre la oportunidad de una beca para estudiantes del 12o
grado que viven en Redwood City y han terminado un servicio comunitario importante.
(www.sequoiaawards.org)
Esperando con mucha ilusión el Día de la Universidad “ College Day” el 14 de octubre!
Keep Plugged In with Email!
Join the WHS PTSA weekly newsletter email group and you can begin to receive
news and info about WHS on a weekly basis. Just send your name, your student’s
name, student’s class group (i.e.: Class of 2016) to us at [email protected].
You will receive a weekly update via email every Monday morning, keeping you informed about what is happening daily on campus for the upcoming week. You will
be informed of opportunities for you and your student to participate in lots of fun events. If you want to
know what is going on at WHS, join the WHS PTSA weekly email newsletter!
Share the Road
Please remember to watch for our students and staff
who are biking to and from school. It is especially dangerous when students are being dropped off & picked
up. Please help keep our bike riders safe and drive
carefully!
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Proven Fundraising Simple & Free
Recaudación de fondos es
probada – Simple y gratis
Please go to www.escrip.com! Remember you can
split your eScrip between up to 3 organizations. If
you have not gone to eScrip to update your account to include our PTSA, please do so. If you
had your support at an elementary school and all
your kids are now in high school, it is especially
important to update!
Group Name: Woodside High School PTSA
Group ID: 137612196
Por favor, vaya a www.escrip.com! Recuerde que
usted puede dividir su eScrip entre 3 organizaciones. Si usted no ha ido a eScrip para actualizar su cuenta para incluir nuestra PTSA, por
favor hágalo. Si usted tenía su apoyo en una escuela primaria y todos sus hijos están ahora en la
escuela secundaria, es especialmente importante
actualizar!
Nombre del grupo: Woodside High School PTSA
Grupo ID: 137612196
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Athletics Corner
Fall sports are in full swing and we have grown our athletic program
for 2015-16! Commensurate with our theme for this year in athletics,
‘Opportunity, Growth, Achievement’, Woodside has added two frosh
teams for the fall in our volleyball and football programs. Although
these squads will be playing as independents and a limited schedule,
this expansion opens up opportunities for more student-athletes to participate and improve their skills. Please thank both coaching staffs for
taking on the extra work to make these teams possible. In addition, the district has begun using Sports Net as our online
clearance system for athletics. Although there have been a few growing pains, in the long run this system will provide
more efficiency and ease for athletes, coaches and administrators. You are welcome to provide feedback on the program
as we have worked with the developer to make the system more user-friendly and effective for our needs at Woodside.
Remember that winter sports will begin on November 2 nd, and all athletes must be cleared by October 30 th, so make your
physical appointments now to ensure your child’s participation in winter sports. A sports physical is valid for only one
year, and students cannot participate in any sport until they have been cleared by Jocelyn Tejeda, Mr. Calderon’s assistant. We wish the best to all our athletes and coaches for a successful 2015-16, if you have any questions feel free to
contact the Athletic Director, Chuck Velschow ([email protected]).
Go ‘Cats!
Useful Websites
Woodside High School
(www.woodsidehs.org) for news, calendar,
policies, activities and opportunities.
Twitter updates on Woodside High School
(http://twitter.com/WoodsideHS)
Woodside World (www.woodsideworld.com)
Multimedia news source of WHS.
Woodside High School
Foundation
(www.whsfoundation.org)
Woodside Athletic Boosters Organization
(www.woodsideathletics.org)
Woodside Drama Boosters
(www.whsdramaboosters.com)
Woodside Music Boosters (Group Web site:
[email protected])
Woodside PTSA (www.woodsidehs.org/ptsa)
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Monday, Nov 23
SSC/SDMC Meeting
4-6 pm, MUR Conference Room
Tuesday Nov 24
Alumni Basketball Game
Freshman Parent Meeting 7 pm
Sophomore Parent Meeting 7 pm
Nov 25-27
Thanksgiving
No School
Monday, Nov. 30
PTSA-Meeting
7 pm, MUR Conference Room
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Tuesday Dec. 1
Fall sport Awards
7pm, PAC
Wednesday, Dec. 2
Music Boosters
7 pm, Band room
Thursday, Dec. 3
ELAC 6:30pm, Library
Music Department Concert
7pm, PAC
Friday Dec. 4
PTSA Community Service Project
Saturday Dec. 5
SAT Reasoning & Subject Tests
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The Athletic Booster Organization (ABO) thanks all its members for all of their support. The ABO is working
to improve the sports experience for ALL our student-athletes; we provide support and funding for equipment,
coaching stipends, entry fees, and more.
What can YOU do for Woodside student-athletes?
JOIN THE ABO: If you have not yet joined it is not too late to become a member.
www.woodsideathletics.org and join!!
Go to
ATTEND THE ABO MEETINGS: Help in planning and decision making for the ABO. We need a representative from each team to serve as a parent liaison. The next meeting is October 21 at 7 PM in the MUR
Conference Room.
VOLUNTEER: We need help with Spirit Wear sales, setting up and taking down field sign at every
football home game, and more. Contact Eric McCrystal, the ABO President, to volunteer to help at
[email protected].
CHEER ON OUR ATHLETES! There is nothing that feels better for a student athlete than to see and hear a huge crowd of fans cheering them. Support
the team, keep it positive, and set an example on how to be a proud, supportive
parent. We look forward to seeing you out there.
HONOR THE KIDS: The Sports Awards Night for Fall Sports will be held
December 1, 2015 at 7 PM in the PAC. Come celebrate the season, honor the
kids, and thank the coaches. It’s what sports are about.
Marching Band Events Are Coming Your Way
The year has started well for the band. Band Camp was an amazing week, and
now as we settle in to music and events. Come see the Marching Band in the
Music
stands at the football games, performing in Santa Cruz on October 17, the Selby
Boosters
Lane Halloween Parade, October 31st, and our Band Night for our local schools
on November the 6th. The Jazz band will perform
at the CSM Jazz Festival on Friday November
20th. All groups will be together for our annual
Music Department Winter Concert on Thursday December the 3rd at 7pm in the
WHS PAC. Please also mark your calendar for our Annual Music Booster Dinner
Concert, on February 26, 2016. For current schedule and more information please
check out Shutterfly, https://whsmusicboosters.shutterfly.com. And also Facebook,
Woodside Music Boosters.
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Senior Information
YEARBOOK`
CLASS OF 2016- Senior Portraits
Purchase your 2016 yearbook!
$70 w/PAL $80 w/out PAL till Dec 19, 2015
Prices will go up throughout the school year. Students
can purchase the yearbook in D5 or online. Go to the
WHS website, Under Student Life, Student Activities,
find the Yearbook section and click on the link for Order
2016 WHS yearbook. Please note that purchases made
online will be charged the non-PAL price regardless if a
student has PAL or not.
Woodside works with Prestige Portraits to have seniors
take their portraits which are used in the school yearbook. There is a small sitting fee as well as a deposit that
is required. The deposit is returned when students return
their proofs. Students are not required to purchase the
photos, though most like to do so. In order to have a
senior portrait in the yearbook, Seniors must take the
photo by December 2, 2015. Students must select their
yearbook photo by December 18, 2015. Please note that
Senior Portraits cannot be added to the yearbook after
winter break.
Please contact Prestige Portraits in San Carlos to
schedule an appointment.
650-597-1433
SENIOR ADS
Want to create a special page that is will be in everyone's
yearbook? Create a Senior Ad. This page will live forever and is a wonderful way to remember your friends
and time at WHS. This ad can also be a special gift to a
special senior.
Senior Ads can easily be designed online through the
yearbook publisher. Go to the WHS website, Under Student Life, Student Activities, find the Yearbook section
and click on the link for Senior Ads.
Full Page $200, Half Page $125, Quarter Page $75
Pictures have to be school appropriate. If there is
anything not school appropriate your page will not be
used or changes will be made prior to printing.
Senior Panoramic
The Senior Panoramic will be taken on
November 18 during 4th period. All
seniors will report to the football field
at 11:30am. If you are interested in
ordering a senior panoramic, information will be available in D7 and on the Woodside High
School website. The cost of a panoramic photo is $25.
Upcoming Student Events
Social Media
Stay in touch with some of the events that are happening around Woodside High School by following us on Social Media. On Facebook please follow "Woodside High School." On Instagram please follow @Wildcatspirit .
Homecoming Week-October 19-23
Homecoming is an exciting time at Woodside High School. Each day the students dress up according to their grades'
theme for the day. On Friday, Student Activities hosts an all school assembly in which each grade performs a skit. During the football game at half-time, the classes present their floats to the crowd. All students are encouraged to get involved with their grade and help plan out the homecoming activities. Students can learn more and get involved by attending their respective class board meetings on Wednesdays during lunch.
Seniors meet in E-16
Juniors meet in E-9
Sophomores meet in C-5
Freshmen meet in E-5
Information will also be made available on the Woodside High school website (under Student Life, select Student Activities) as well as social media.
Finally the celebration concludes on Saturday October 24 with the homecoming dance in the New Gym from 7:30-10:30.
Tickets for the dance are sold on campus the two weeks prior. Please note that tickets are NOT sold at the door.
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 lunch time 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.
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CLASS OF 2018
One year down, three to go! Can you believe how fast our freshman
year went?
Thanks to the families who helped out last year with our direct appeal
campaign and the senior graduation brunch, and attended our meetings!
A major responsibility of the Class of 2018 Parent Group is to raise
funds for the Safe & Sober Grad night event. Our fundraising activities
this year will be largely determined by the success of PTSA membership drive: join the PTSA and add a donation to the Class of 2018
fund. You can join the PTSA online via PayPal and mailing a check. Go to the PTSA website at
woodsidehs-ptsa.org for more information.
In addition to raising money for our Class of 2018 Safe & Sober Grad Night, we have specific jobs
each year, and sophomore parents are responsible for:
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Helping with the logistics and needs of our sophomore class’ homecoming float decorating
Providing and serving snacks after the graduation ceremony in June.
(Junior year has a much bigger responsibility, so let’s enjoy this sophomore year!)
To sign up to volunteer and/or donate food and drink items for these activities, go to our page on the
PTSA website: http://woodsidehs-ptsa.org/class-parent-groups/class-of-2018-parents-group/.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: The Class of 2018 Par ents Gr oup meets the four th Tuesday of
the month in the MUR Conference Room. Please join us! Our next meeting is Tuesday, October 27
at 7 PM in the MUR Conference Room.
We are using a Google group to communicate. Email us at [email protected] to be added to the
Google group.
Thanks, and here’s to a GREAT year!
Reminders from the Treasurer's Office:
We never take checks for payment of dance tickets or entrance to athletic events. Students need
a current ID card when purchasing dance tickets and entering the dance. Lost your ID card?
Replacement cards can be ordered up to the day before the last day of ticket sales for $5 in D5.
Contact Kathy at ext. 4319 if you have any questions.
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